In February 2022, Habba attempted to prevent Trump from being required to give a sworn statement in an investigation led by New York Attorney General James, but was unsuccessful. In April 2022, a judge found Trump in contempt for failing to comply with a subpoena issued by James for his records. The judge questioned the diligence of the search for records. In May 2022, Judge Arthur F. Engoron of the New York County Supreme Court held Trump in contempt of court and ordered him to pay a $110,000 fine. Trump paid the fine in May 2022, and the ruling remains pending on appeal.