Claims in the pipeline The legal cases Trump could face

Tax fraud New York’s attorney general is investigating whether Donald Trump and his company committed tax fraud. The average prison sentence for tax evasion is three to five years. The maximum fine is $250,000 for individuals and $500,000 for corporations. Obstruction of

justice The Mueller report identified 10 potential cases of obstruction of justice, but said a sitting president could not be indicted for a federal crime. The maximum jail term for the offence is five years. Misuse of funds Washington DC alleges the Trump inaugural committee violated Nonprofit Act by knowingly overpaying for services at the Trump hotel in the capital. Defamation suit from Summer Zervos A contestant on The Apprentice alleges Mr Trump defamed her by denying her allegations that he sexually assaulted her in 2007. Defamation suit from E Jean Carroll An advice columnist alleges Mr Trump defamed her by denying her allegations of rape. Michael Cohen case Mr Trump’s former lawyer is suing the Trump organisation for nearly $2 million in legal fees.

Alleged marketing scam

A group of plaintiffs allege Mr Trump and his children misled people into investing in sham business opportunities. Case brought by Trump’s niece Mary Trump, who published a book criticising the president, alleges she was cheated out of her inheritance by the Trump family. Trump hotel firm mismanagement lawsuit Orestes Fintiklis and his fund, Ithaca Capital Investments, which took control of the property from Trump International Hotels Management in 2018, is seeking $15 million in damages.