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POLITICSJul 13 · 22:04 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMIBy ERIC TUCKER and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, Associated Press

Judge says Trump IRS lawsuit was filed for 'improper purpose,' refers lawyer for possible discipline

A judge ruled that President Donald Trump's lawsuit against the IRS over leaked tax returns was filed for an 'improper purpose' and referred one of his lawyers for potential disciplinary action. The lawsuit, which sought $10 billion, ended in a settlement granting Trump immunity from tax audits and creating a $1.776 billion fund for allies, but the judge criticized the use of the court to legitimize the agreement.

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