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Judge Approves $25 Million Settlement Of Trump University Lawsuit

3:02pm March 31, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

The deal was reached in November but needed the approval of U.S. District Judge Gonzalo Curiel. One student had objected to the settlement, which prevented her from suing Trump on her own.

Several pending lawsuits could distract Donald Trump after he takes office, analysts say.

Trump Has Faced Many Lawsuits. Will Litigation Influence His Presidency?

3:31pm November 21, 2016

by Jim Zarroli

Donald Trump settled a class-action suit last week by Trump University customers, but several other pending cases could distract him after he takes office, analysts say.

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Donald Trump at a 2005 news conference about Trump University. Now, the New York attorney general says Trump has agreed to a $25 million settlement with over 6,000 plaintiffs who said the university had defrauded them.

New York Attorney General Says Trump Agrees To Trump University Settlement

6:56pm November 18, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

Eric Schneiderman called the settlement "a stunning reversal by Donald Trump and a major victory for the over 6,000 victims of his fraudulent university."

Trump Often Uses The Campaign Spotlight To Promote His Own Brand

4:26pm October 26, 2016

by Meg Anderson

Donald Trump's attendance at the grand opening of his hotel in Washington, D.C., is just the latest example of the GOP nominee bringing media attention to his businesses.

3 Reasons Why Donald Trump Is Back On Capitol Hill

12:00pm July 07, 2016

by Sarah McCammon

Donald Trump is meeting with Republican Congressional leaders in Washington on Thursday. Here's a look at a few of the reasons why he is coming back.

Trump Ousts Embattled Campaign Manager

7:31pm June 20, 2016

Corey Lewandowski's departure appears to be a reaction to the presumptive GOP nominee's sagging poll numbers and weeks of difficulty as he prepped for a tough fight with Hillary Clinton.

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Bob Guillo attended a Trump University retreat session which cost $35,000. He learned little from the program and later asked for his money back.

Trump University Customer: 'Gold Elite' Program Nothing But Fool's Gold

11:03pm June 06, 2016

by Jim Zarroli

At a campaign event, Donald Trump said Bob Guillo gave his Trump University program the highest rating possible. Guillo says he paid $35,000 only to be taught to use Trulia and other common websites.

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A Phoenix home for sale in 2009. Arizona had one of the nation's highest foreclosure rates during the 2008 recession.

Trump University Promised To Help People Profit Off The Foreclosure Crisis

6:17pm June 02, 2016

by Scott Detrow

Internal documents show how Trump University offered advice on how to exploit the "Great Recession" that peaked in 2008 and caused housing prices to plummet.

Paul Ryan Endorses Donald Trump

4:59pm June 02, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

The House speaker acknowledges he has had his differences with his party's presumptive nominee, but writes that Trump can help House Republicans enact their policy agenda if elected.

In 2005, Donald Trump announced the establishment of Trump University, a collection of online and in-person courses that promised to impart real estate investment skills. Lawsuits over the venture resulted in the release of confidential internal documents

'Trump University' Documents Put On Display Aggressive Sales Techniques

11:04pm May 31, 2016

by Bill Chappell

They say no cash is no reason to let potential students off the hook: "they will find the money." The documents, part of a lawsuit alleging fraud, recommend treating reporters with courtesy.

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