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Trump reportedly working on $20 million settlement for Trump University lawsuit

Nov 18, 2016
The president-elect’s lawyers are in talks to settle in the case of fraud allegation, according to The Wall Street Journal.
A city of Chicago flag flies in front of the Trump International Hotel & Tower in the city's business district Aug. 18, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois.
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An expensive real-estate seminar isn't how to get rich

Jun 1, 2016
Real-estate seminars with high-pressure salesmen take place across the country every week.
Donald Trump at a press conference announcing the real estate seminar Trump University on May 23, 2005 in New York City. 
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Trump University drama: what does a D- from the BBB even mean?

Mar 4, 2016
Unraveling the Better Business Bureau grade commotion from the GOP debate.
Republican Presidential Candidates Marco Rubio (L) and Donald Trump spar during the Republican Presidential Debate in Detroit, Michigan on Thursday.
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A "fake university" comes back to haunt Donald Trump

Feb 26, 2016
Now the subject of lawsuits, Trump University sold real estate investment advice
Donald Trump at a press conference in 2005 announcing the establishment of Trump University. 
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