Longtime Trump Aide Weiselberg Pleads Guilty To Tax Fraud

Allen Weiselberg, the former chief financial officer at the Trump Organization, is expected to enter his plea before Judge Juan Mercan. Weiselberg, 75, may be called to testify against the Trump Organization, which is also a defendant, in a criminal trial scheduled for October. Sign up now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register He is not expected to cooperate with Manhattan prosecutors in their larger investigation into Trump himself, a person familiar with the matter said. read more Trump has not been charged or accused of wrongdoing. Despite Weiselberg’s refusal to cooperate, his statement will likely bolster prosecutors’ case against Trump’s company, which has pleaded not guilty. The defendants were indicted in July 2021 on charges of fraud, tax fraud and falsifying business records, where some executives were paid “off the books.” Prosecutors said Weiselberg hid and avoided taxes on $1.76 million in income, including rent for a Manhattan apartment, leases for two Mercedes-Benz vehicles and tuition for family members, with Trump signing the tuition checks. Weiselberg will likely be sentenced to five months in prison and could be released after about 100 days, another person familiar with the matter said. That’s far less than the many years in state prison he could face if, instead of pleading guilty, he were convicted at trial. Weiselberg is expected to plead guilty to all charges he faces, the second person said. These include many of the charges facing the Trump Organization, as well as other charges, including grand larceny. A spokeswoman for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg declined to comment. A lawyer for Weisselberg and a spokeswoman for the Trump Organization declined to comment. Last Friday, Merchan denied defense motions to dismiss the indictment, rejecting arguments that the defendants had been “selectively prosecuted” and that Weisselberg was targeted because he would not turn against his longtime boss. The Trump Organization manages golf clubs, hotels and other properties around the world. He could face fines and other penalties if convicted at trial. Jury selection begins on October 24, fifteen days before the November 8 midterm elections, where Trump’s GOP hopes to recapture both houses of Congress from Democrats. Trump has not yet said whether he plans another run for the White House in 2024. Weiselberg worked for Trump for about half a century. He stepped down as CFO after he and the Trump Organization were indicted in July 2021, but remains on Trump’s payroll as a senior adviser. The indictment stemmed from an investigation by former Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance, but he lost power after Bragg became district attorney in January. read more Two prosecutors leading the probe resigned in February, with one saying felony charges should be brought against Trump, but Bragg indicated he had doubts. Trump faces several other legal battles. Last week, FBI agents searched the former US president’s home for classified and other documents from his time in office. read more Two days later, Trump deposed in New York Attorney General Letitia James’ political investigation into his business, but repeatedly refused to answer questions, citing his Fifth Amendment constitutional right against self-incrimination. Sign up now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Reporting by Karen Freifeld in New York. Editing by Alistair Bell and Daniel Wallis Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

title: “Longtime Trump Aide Weiselberg Pleads Guilty To Tax Fraud Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-06” author: “Rafael Fields”

Allen Weiselberg, the former chief financial officer at the Trump Organization, is expected to enter his plea before Judge Juan Mercan. Weiselberg, 75, may be called to testify against the Trump Organization, which is also a defendant, in a criminal trial scheduled for October. Sign up now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register He is not expected to cooperate with Manhattan prosecutors in their larger investigation into Trump himself, a person familiar with the matter said. read more Trump has not been charged or accused of wrongdoing. Despite Weiselberg’s refusal to cooperate, his statement will likely bolster prosecutors’ case against Trump’s company, which has pleaded not guilty. The defendants were indicted in July 2021 on charges of fraud, tax fraud and falsifying business records, where some executives were paid “off the books.” Prosecutors said Weiselberg hid and avoided taxes on $1.76 million in income, including rent for a Manhattan apartment, leases for two Mercedes-Benz vehicles and tuition for family members, with Trump signing the tuition checks. Weiselberg will likely be sentenced to five months in prison and could be released after about 100 days, another person familiar with the matter said. That’s far less than the many years in state prison he could face if, instead of pleading guilty, he were convicted at trial. Weiselberg is expected to plead guilty to all charges he faces, the second person said. These include many of the charges facing the Trump Organization, as well as other charges, including grand larceny. A spokeswoman for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg declined to comment. A lawyer for Weisselberg and a spokeswoman for the Trump Organization declined to comment. Last Friday, Merchan denied defense motions to dismiss the indictment, rejecting arguments that the defendants had been “selectively prosecuted” and that Weisselberg was targeted because he would not turn against his longtime boss. The Trump Organization manages golf clubs, hotels and other properties around the world. He could face fines and other penalties if convicted at trial. Jury selection begins on October 24, fifteen days before the November 8 midterm elections, where Trump’s GOP hopes to recapture both houses of Congress from Democrats. Trump has not yet said whether he plans another run for the White House in 2024. Weiselberg worked for Trump for about half a century. He stepped down as CFO after he and the Trump Organization were indicted in July 2021, but remains on Trump’s payroll as a senior adviser. The indictment stemmed from an investigation by former Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance, but he lost power after Bragg became district attorney in January. read more Two prosecutors leading the probe resigned in February, with one saying felony charges should be brought against Trump, but Bragg indicated he had doubts. Trump faces several other legal battles. Last week, FBI agents searched the former US president’s home for classified and other documents from his time in office. read more Two days later, Trump deposed in New York Attorney General Letitia James’ political investigation into his business, but repeatedly refused to answer questions, citing his Fifth Amendment constitutional right against self-incrimination. Sign up now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Reporting by Karen Freifeld in New York. Editing by Alistair Bell and Daniel Wallis Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

title: “Longtime Trump Aide Weiselberg Pleads Guilty To Tax Fraud Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-24” author: “Richard Santos”

Allen Weiselberg, the former chief financial officer at the Trump Organization, is expected to enter his plea before Judge Juan Mercan. Weiselberg, 75, may be called to testify against the Trump Organization, which is also a defendant, in a criminal trial scheduled for October. Sign up now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register He is not expected to cooperate with Manhattan prosecutors in their larger investigation into Trump himself, a person familiar with the matter said. read more Trump has not been charged or accused of wrongdoing. Despite Weiselberg’s refusal to cooperate, his statement will likely bolster prosecutors’ case against Trump’s company, which has pleaded not guilty. The defendants were indicted in July 2021 on charges of fraud, tax fraud and falsifying business records, where some executives were paid “off the books.” Prosecutors said Weiselberg hid and avoided taxes on $1.76 million in income, including rent for a Manhattan apartment, leases for two Mercedes-Benz vehicles and tuition for family members, with Trump signing the tuition checks. Weiselberg will likely be sentenced to five months in prison and could be released after about 100 days, another person familiar with the matter said. That’s far less than the many years in state prison he could face if, instead of pleading guilty, he were convicted at trial. Weiselberg is expected to plead guilty to all charges he faces, the second person said. These include many of the charges facing the Trump Organization, as well as other charges, including grand larceny. A spokeswoman for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg declined to comment. A lawyer for Weisselberg and a spokeswoman for the Trump Organization declined to comment. Last Friday, Merchan denied defense motions to dismiss the indictment, rejecting arguments that the defendants had been “selectively prosecuted” and that Weisselberg was targeted because he would not turn against his longtime boss. The Trump Organization manages golf clubs, hotels and other properties around the world. He could face fines and other penalties if convicted at trial. Jury selection begins on October 24, fifteen days before the November 8 midterm elections, where Trump’s GOP hopes to recapture both houses of Congress from Democrats. Trump has not yet said whether he plans another run for the White House in 2024. Weiselberg worked for Trump for about half a century. He stepped down as CFO after he and the Trump Organization were indicted in July 2021, but remains on Trump’s payroll as a senior adviser. The indictment stemmed from an investigation by former Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance, but he lost power after Bragg became district attorney in January. read more Two prosecutors leading the probe resigned in February, with one saying felony charges should be brought against Trump, but Bragg indicated he had doubts. Trump faces several other legal battles. Last week, FBI agents searched the former US president’s home for classified and other documents from his time in office. read more Two days later, Trump deposed in New York Attorney General Letitia James’ political investigation into his business, but repeatedly refused to answer questions, citing his Fifth Amendment constitutional right against self-incrimination. Sign up now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Reporting by Karen Freifeld in New York. Editing by Alistair Bell and Daniel Wallis Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

title: “Longtime Trump Aide Weiselberg Pleads Guilty To Tax Fraud Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-16” author: “Lela Jaynes”

Allen Weiselberg, the former chief financial officer at the Trump Organization, is expected to enter his plea before Judge Juan Mercan. Weiselberg, 75, may be called to testify against the Trump Organization, which is also a defendant, in a criminal trial scheduled for October. Sign up now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register He is not expected to cooperate with Manhattan prosecutors in their larger investigation into Trump himself, a person familiar with the matter said. read more Trump has not been charged or accused of wrongdoing. Despite Weiselberg’s refusal to cooperate, his statement will likely bolster prosecutors’ case against Trump’s company, which has pleaded not guilty. The defendants were indicted in July 2021 on charges of fraud, tax fraud and falsifying business records, where some executives were paid “off the books.” Prosecutors said Weiselberg hid and avoided taxes on $1.76 million in income, including rent for a Manhattan apartment, leases for two Mercedes-Benz vehicles and tuition for family members, with Trump signing the tuition checks. Weiselberg will likely be sentenced to five months in prison and could be released after about 100 days, another person familiar with the matter said. That’s far less than the many years in state prison he could face if, instead of pleading guilty, he were convicted at trial. Weiselberg is expected to plead guilty to all charges he faces, the second person said. These include many of the charges facing the Trump Organization, as well as other charges, including grand larceny. A spokeswoman for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg declined to comment. A lawyer for Weisselberg and a spokeswoman for the Trump Organization declined to comment. Last Friday, Merchan denied defense motions to dismiss the indictment, rejecting arguments that the defendants had been “selectively prosecuted” and that Weisselberg was targeted because he would not turn against his longtime boss. The Trump Organization manages golf clubs, hotels and other properties around the world. He could face fines and other penalties if convicted at trial. Jury selection begins on October 24, fifteen days before the November 8 midterm elections, where Trump’s GOP hopes to recapture both houses of Congress from Democrats. Trump has not yet said whether he plans another run for the White House in 2024. Weiselberg worked for Trump for about half a century. He stepped down as CFO after he and the Trump Organization were indicted in July 2021, but remains on Trump’s payroll as a senior adviser. The indictment stemmed from an investigation by former Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance, but he lost power after Bragg became district attorney in January. read more Two prosecutors leading the probe resigned in February, with one saying felony charges should be brought against Trump, but Bragg indicated he had doubts. Trump faces several other legal battles. Last week, FBI agents searched the former US president’s home for classified and other documents from his time in office. read more Two days later, Trump deposed in New York Attorney General Letitia James’ political investigation into his business, but repeatedly refused to answer questions, citing his Fifth Amendment constitutional right against self-incrimination. Sign up now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Reporting by Karen Freifeld in New York. Editing by Alistair Bell and Daniel Wallis Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

title: “Longtime Trump Aide Weiselberg Pleads Guilty To Tax Fraud Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-08” author: “James Barksdale”

Allen Weiselberg, the former chief financial officer at the Trump Organization, is expected to enter his plea before Judge Juan Mercan. Weiselberg, 75, may be called to testify against the Trump Organization, which is also a defendant, in a criminal trial scheduled for October. Sign up now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register He is not expected to cooperate with Manhattan prosecutors in their larger investigation into Trump himself, a person familiar with the matter said. read more Trump has not been charged or accused of wrongdoing. Despite Weiselberg’s refusal to cooperate, his statement will likely bolster prosecutors’ case against Trump’s company, which has pleaded not guilty. The defendants were indicted in July 2021 on charges of fraud, tax fraud and falsifying business records, where some executives were paid “off the books.” Prosecutors said Weiselberg hid and avoided taxes on $1.76 million in income, including rent for a Manhattan apartment, leases for two Mercedes-Benz vehicles and tuition for family members, with Trump signing the tuition checks. Weiselberg will likely be sentenced to five months in prison and could be released after about 100 days, another person familiar with the matter said. That’s far less than the many years in state prison he could face if, instead of pleading guilty, he were convicted at trial. Weiselberg is expected to plead guilty to all charges he faces, the second person said. These include many of the charges facing the Trump Organization, as well as other charges, including grand larceny. A spokeswoman for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg declined to comment. A lawyer for Weisselberg and a spokeswoman for the Trump Organization declined to comment. Last Friday, Merchan denied defense motions to dismiss the indictment, rejecting arguments that the defendants had been “selectively prosecuted” and that Weisselberg was targeted because he would not turn against his longtime boss. The Trump Organization manages golf clubs, hotels and other properties around the world. He could face fines and other penalties if convicted at trial. Jury selection begins on October 24, fifteen days before the November 8 midterm elections, where Trump’s GOP hopes to recapture both houses of Congress from Democrats. Trump has not yet said whether he plans another run for the White House in 2024. Weiselberg worked for Trump for about half a century. He stepped down as CFO after he and the Trump Organization were indicted in July 2021, but remains on Trump’s payroll as a senior adviser. The indictment stemmed from an investigation by former Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance, but he lost power after Bragg became district attorney in January. read more Two prosecutors leading the probe resigned in February, with one saying felony charges should be brought against Trump, but Bragg indicated he had doubts. Trump faces several other legal battles. Last week, FBI agents searched the former US president’s home for classified and other documents from his time in office. read more Two days later, Trump deposed in New York Attorney General Letitia James’ political investigation into his business, but repeatedly refused to answer questions, citing his Fifth Amendment constitutional right against self-incrimination. Sign up now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Reporting by Karen Freifeld in New York. Editing by Alistair Bell and Daniel Wallis Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.