# Trump's RICO Lawsuit Against Clinton Dismissed

> Trump's lawsuit against Clinton over alleged Russiagate conspiracy dismissed after federal judge ruled it frivolous.
- Title: Trump's RICO Lawsuit Against Clinton Dismissed · Law & Crime
- Summary: Trump's lawsuit against Clinton over alleged Russiagate conspiracy dismissed after federal judge ruled it frivolous. Trump's RICO lawsuit against Clinton was…
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## Trump's RICO Lawsuit Against Clinton
Trump filed a lawsuit against Clinton alleging a conspiracy to undermine his presidency through Russiagate.

> The lawsuit broadly accused Democrats of conspiring to bankroll 'an unthinkable plot' to tar the 2016 Trump campaign.
## Judge Dismisses Case as Frivolous
A federal judge dismissed the case, calling it frivolous and awarding $1 million in sanctions against Trump and his attorneys.

> The judge called the Florida suit a 'frivolous' and 'bad faith' action that warranted $1 million in sanctions.
## Supreme Court Requests Extension
Trump's attorneys requested a two-month extension from Supreme Court Justice Thomas to file a petition for certiorari.

> Attorneys asked Thomas for two months of extra time to conduct 'substantial legal research' and produce a 'clear, concise, and comprehensive petition for certiorari'.
## Supreme Court Grants Extension
Justice Thomas granted the extension, setting October 9 as the new filing date for the petition.

> Thomas granted the requests, setting Oct. 9 as the new filing date.
## Legal Team Filing Strategy
Trump's legal team argued the 11th Circuit court wrongly dismissed the case and sought to scold lower courts for punishing the president.

> The petition showed Trump's team hoped justices would scold lower courts for 'wrongly punish[ing] a President and his lawyers'.
## Sanctions Awarded to Trump
The judge awarded $66,274.73 to Trump and $937,989.39 in fees to his attorneys as sanctions for the frivolous lawsuit.

> The judge ordered the case dismissed and awarded $66,274.73 and $937,989.39 in fees as sanctions.
## Key takeaway

Trump's RICO lawsuit against Clinton was dismissed by a federal judge for being frivolous and in bad faith.