Trump Cfo Allen Weiselberg Pleads Guilty To Tax Fraud

Comment NEW YORK — Allen Weiselberg, the longtime chief financial officer of former President Donald Trump’s company, pleaded guilty Thursday to more than a dozen felonies, including criminal tax fraud and grand theft. Weisselberg and the Trump Organization were indicted last year by New York authorities, who accused them of hiding some financial compensation as part of a multi-year scheme to avoid paying taxes. The case is part of a chilling legal maelstrom that continues to surround Trump and his close allies, with local, state and federal authorities looking into everything from his eponymous business to his handling of classified government documents since he left office . Appearing in a Manhattan courtroom, Weiselberg, 75, acknowledged his involvement in the scheme outlined by prosecutors — and agreed to testify, if called, in a pending trial for the company. As part of his plea deal, Weiselberg, Trump’s close and trusted associate for decades, would spend five months in prison, followed by five years of probation. Former President Donald Trump’s company chief financial officer, Allen Weisselberg, appeared in a New York court on August 18, facing more than a dozen felony charges. (Video: AP) Weisselberg spoke sparingly during the hearing, answering “yes” to confirm his activities and his guilt in each case. His future testimony, however, could prove damaging to the former president’s eponymous company, which prosecutors say carried out “a sweeping and daring scheme of illegal payments.” The status of key investigations involving Donald Trump Weiselberg’s sentence is contingent on him “testifying truthfully” at the Trump company’s trial, according to the prosecutor’s office. The plea agreement “directly implicates” the Trump Organization in a “wide range of criminal activity,” Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said in a statement. “Furthermore, thanks to the incredibly hard work and dedication of the team prosecuting this case, Weisselberg will spend time behind bars,” Bragg said. “We look forward to proving our case in court against the Trump Organization.” The former president and those close to him have attacked the case, linking it to a spate of other investigations and scrutiny that he routinely characterizes as a coordinated “witch hunt” by Democrats who dislike him. In a statement, his firm called Weisselberg “a good and honest man who, for the past 4 years, has been harassed, prosecuted and threatened by law enforcement, particularly the Manhattan District Attorney, in their never-ending, politically motivated effort to get President. Trump.” Weisselberg, the company’s statement said, pleaded guilty “in an effort to put this matter behind him and move on with his life.” The company pledged that the two corporate entities charged along with Weisselberg would do so to take no deal, denying any wrongdoing and said “now we look forward to having our day in court”. Jury selection in the Trump Organization trial is scheduled to begin in late October, which the company noted was “a few days before the midterm elections.” News that Weiselberg was expected to take a plea deal came Monday, on what would have been his 75th birthday. One person with knowledge of the matter he said then that he was not expected to assist in an ongoing investigation into the former president. Weiselberg’s July 2021 indictment was in part an effort to secure his cooperation against Trump, people with knowledge of the strategy said last year. “In one of the most difficult decisions of his life, Mr. Weisselberg decided to plead guilty today to end this case and the years of legal and personal nightmares it has caused him and his family,” Nicholas said. . Gravante Jr., Weisselberg’s attorney, said in a statement. “Rather than risk the possibility of 15 years in prison, he agreed to serve 100 days. We’re happy to have this behind him.” Bragg, who took office earlier this year, has faced public pressure over his office’s investigation into Trump. Two veteran prosecutors involved in the case resigned in protest after learning that Bragg would not authorize them to seek charges against the former president. Bragg made a public statement in the spring saying the investigation was ongoing, and his office reiterated that Thursday. “For years, Mr. Weiselberg broke the law to line his pockets and fund a lavish lifestyle,” New York Attorney General Letitia James (D), who is also investigating Trump and his business interests, said in a statement. of practices. “Today, this inappropriate behavior ends. Let this guilty plea send a loud and clear message: we will crack down on anyone who steals from the public for personal gain, because no one is above the law.” The former president, who is said to be planning another run for the White House, is facing a wave of legal scrutiny, including investigations into efforts to sway the 2020 election, his handling of classified documents after leaving office, his taxes and its related actions. in the January 6, 2021 riot at the US Capitol. Underscoring the array of investigations and legal jeopardy facing the former president and others in his orbit, Weisselberg’s plea came on the same day as a hearing in South Florida on whether an affidavit filed before an FBI search of the residence of Trump could be made public. A day earlier, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who has worked as Trump’s lawyer, appeared before a Georgia grand jury as part of a criminal investigation into efforts to sway the 2020 election. Giuliani has been told he is a target of of the investigation, according to his lawyers. Trump-allied lawyers sought voting machine data in multiple states, records reveal For Weiselberg, who has worked for the Trump family for nearly 50 years, the plea deal marks an apparent end to his criminal case that skips a trial in the heart of Manhattan that likely would have drawn media attention. In an indictment last year, Weiselberg was described as “one of the largest single beneficiaries” of what prosecutors described as a sprawling, long-running scheme. The indictment alleges that the Trump Organization paid the rent and utilities for a Manhattan apartment where he lived, and financed the leases on Mercedes-Benz cars for Weiselberg and his wife, but did not report it as income and did not pay the necessary taxes. The indictment also said he “intentionally omitted” his compensation from his tax returns. In all, the indictment said, Weiselberg hid about $1.7 million in restitution from tax authorities over a period from 2005 to 2017, evading “hundreds of thousands of dollars in federal, state and local taxes.” As part of the plea agreement outlined in court, Weisselberg agreed to pay back the taxes he owed, along with penalties and interest — a total of $1.9 million, the district attorney’s office said. And if he doesn’t live up to the deal, he could face a tougher sentence handed down by the court. Berman reported from Washington. Shayna Jacobs in New York and Josh Dawsey in Washington contributed to this report.

title: “Trump Cfo Allen Weiselberg Pleads Guilty To Tax Fraud Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-17” author: “Jacqueline Conklin”

Comment NEW YORK — Allen Weiselberg, the longtime chief financial officer of former President Donald Trump’s company, pleaded guilty Thursday to more than a dozen felonies, including criminal tax fraud and grand theft. Weisselberg and the Trump Organization were indicted last year by New York authorities, who accused them of hiding some financial compensation as part of a multi-year scheme to avoid paying taxes. The case is part of a chilling legal maelstrom that continues to surround Trump and his close allies, with local, state and federal authorities looking into everything from his eponymous business to his handling of classified government documents since he left office . Appearing in a Manhattan courtroom, Weiselberg, 75, acknowledged his involvement in the scheme outlined by prosecutors — and agreed to testify, if called, in a pending trial for the company. As part of his plea deal, Weiselberg, Trump’s close and trusted associate for decades, would spend five months in prison, followed by five years of probation. Former President Donald Trump’s company chief financial officer, Allen Weisselberg, appeared in a New York court on August 18, facing more than a dozen felony charges. (Video: AP) Weisselberg spoke sparingly during the hearing, answering “yes” to confirm his activities and his guilt in each case. His future testimony, however, could prove damaging to the former president’s eponymous company, which prosecutors say carried out “a sweeping and daring scheme of illegal payments.” The status of key investigations involving Donald Trump Weiselberg’s sentence is contingent on him “testifying truthfully” at the Trump company’s trial, according to the prosecutor’s office. The plea agreement “directly implicates” the Trump Organization in a “wide range of criminal activity,” Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said in a statement. “Furthermore, thanks to the incredibly hard work and dedication of the team prosecuting this case, Weisselberg will spend time behind bars,” Bragg said. “We look forward to proving our case in court against the Trump Organization.” The former president and those close to him have attacked the case, linking it to a spate of other investigations and scrutiny that he routinely characterizes as a coordinated “witch hunt” by Democrats who dislike him. In a statement, his firm called Weisselberg “a good and honest man who, for the past 4 years, has been harassed, prosecuted and threatened by law enforcement, particularly the Manhattan District Attorney, in their never-ending, politically motivated effort to get President. Trump.” Weisselberg, the company’s statement said, pleaded guilty “in an effort to put this matter behind him and move on with his life.” The company pledged that the two corporate entities charged along with Weisselberg would do so to take no deal, denying any wrongdoing and said “now we look forward to having our day in court”. Jury selection in the Trump Organization trial is scheduled to begin in late October, which the company noted was “a few days before the midterm elections.” News that Weiselberg was expected to take a plea deal came Monday, on what would have been his 75th birthday. One person with knowledge of the matter he said then that he was not expected to assist in an ongoing investigation into the former president. Weiselberg’s July 2021 indictment was in part an effort to secure his cooperation against Trump, people with knowledge of the strategy said last year. “In one of the most difficult decisions of his life, Mr. Weisselberg decided to plead guilty today to end this case and the years of legal and personal nightmares it has caused him and his family,” Nicholas said. . Gravante Jr., Weisselberg’s attorney, said in a statement. “Rather than risk the possibility of 15 years in prison, he agreed to serve 100 days. We’re happy to have this behind him.” Bragg, who took office earlier this year, has faced public pressure over his office’s investigation into Trump. Two veteran prosecutors involved in the case resigned in protest after learning that Bragg would not authorize them to seek charges against the former president. Bragg made a public statement in the spring saying the investigation was ongoing, and his office reiterated that Thursday. “For years, Mr. Weiselberg broke the law to line his pockets and fund a lavish lifestyle,” New York Attorney General Letitia James (D), who is also investigating Trump and his business interests, said in a statement. of practices. “Today, this inappropriate behavior ends. Let this guilty plea send a loud and clear message: we will crack down on anyone who steals from the public for personal gain, because no one is above the law.” The former president, who is said to be planning another run for the White House, is facing a wave of legal scrutiny, including investigations into efforts to sway the 2020 election, his handling of classified documents after leaving office, his taxes and its related actions. in the January 6, 2021 riot at the US Capitol. Underscoring the array of investigations and legal jeopardy facing the former president and others in his orbit, Weisselberg’s plea came on the same day as a hearing in South Florida on whether an affidavit filed before an FBI search of the residence of Trump could be made public. A day earlier, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who has worked as Trump’s lawyer, appeared before a Georgia grand jury as part of a criminal investigation into efforts to sway the 2020 election. Giuliani has been told he is a target of of the investigation, according to his lawyers. Trump-allied lawyers sought voting machine data in multiple states, records reveal For Weiselberg, who has worked for the Trump family for nearly 50 years, the plea deal marks an apparent end to his criminal case that skips a trial in the heart of Manhattan that likely would have drawn media attention. In an indictment last year, Weiselberg was described as “one of the largest single beneficiaries” of what prosecutors described as a sprawling, long-running scheme. The indictment alleges that the Trump Organization paid the rent and utilities for a Manhattan apartment where he lived, and financed the leases on Mercedes-Benz cars for Weiselberg and his wife, but did not report it as income and did not pay the necessary taxes. The indictment also said he “intentionally omitted” his compensation from his tax returns. In all, the indictment said, Weiselberg hid about $1.7 million in restitution from tax authorities over a period from 2005 to 2017, evading “hundreds of thousands of dollars in federal, state and local taxes.” As part of the plea agreement outlined in court, Weisselberg agreed to pay back the taxes he owed, along with penalties and interest — a total of $1.9 million, the district attorney’s office said. And if he doesn’t live up to the deal, he could face a tougher sentence handed down by the court. Berman reported from Washington. Shayna Jacobs in New York and Josh Dawsey in Washington contributed to this report.

title: “Trump Cfo Allen Weiselberg Pleads Guilty To Tax Fraud Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-10-29” author: “William Cobb”

Comment NEW YORK — Allen Weiselberg, the longtime chief financial officer of former President Donald Trump’s company, pleaded guilty Thursday to more than a dozen felonies, including criminal tax fraud and grand theft. Weisselberg and the Trump Organization were indicted last year by New York authorities, who accused them of hiding some financial compensation as part of a multi-year scheme to avoid paying taxes. The case is part of a chilling legal maelstrom that continues to surround Trump and his close allies, with local, state and federal authorities looking into everything from his eponymous business to his handling of classified government documents since he left office . Appearing in a Manhattan courtroom, Weiselberg, 75, acknowledged his involvement in the scheme outlined by prosecutors — and agreed to testify, if called, in a pending trial for the company. As part of his plea deal, Weiselberg, Trump’s close and trusted associate for decades, would spend five months in prison, followed by five years of probation. Former President Donald Trump’s company chief financial officer, Allen Weisselberg, appeared in a New York court on August 18, facing more than a dozen felony charges. (Video: AP) Weisselberg spoke sparingly during the hearing, answering “yes” to confirm his activities and his guilt in each case. His future testimony, however, could prove damaging to the former president’s eponymous company, which prosecutors say carried out “a sweeping and daring scheme of illegal payments.” The status of key investigations involving Donald Trump Weiselberg’s sentence is contingent on him “testifying truthfully” at the Trump company’s trial, according to the prosecutor’s office. The plea agreement “directly implicates” the Trump Organization in a “wide range of criminal activity,” Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said in a statement. “Furthermore, thanks to the incredibly hard work and dedication of the team prosecuting this case, Weisselberg will spend time behind bars,” Bragg said. “We look forward to proving our case in court against the Trump Organization.” The former president and those close to him have attacked the case, linking it to a spate of other investigations and scrutiny that he routinely characterizes as a coordinated “witch hunt” by Democrats who dislike him. In a statement, his firm called Weisselberg “a good and honest man who, for the past 4 years, has been harassed, prosecuted and threatened by law enforcement, particularly the Manhattan District Attorney, in their never-ending, politically motivated effort to get President. Trump.” Weisselberg, the company’s statement said, pleaded guilty “in an effort to put this matter behind him and move on with his life.” The company pledged that the two corporate entities charged along with Weisselberg would do so to take no deal, denying any wrongdoing and said “now we look forward to having our day in court”. Jury selection in the Trump Organization trial is scheduled to begin in late October, which the company noted was “a few days before the midterm elections.” News that Weiselberg was expected to take a plea deal came Monday, on what would have been his 75th birthday. One person with knowledge of the matter he said then that he was not expected to assist in an ongoing investigation into the former president. Weiselberg’s July 2021 indictment was in part an effort to secure his cooperation against Trump, people with knowledge of the strategy said last year. “In one of the most difficult decisions of his life, Mr. Weisselberg decided to plead guilty today to end this case and the years of legal and personal nightmares it has caused him and his family,” Nicholas said. . Gravante Jr., Weisselberg’s attorney, said in a statement. “Rather than risk the possibility of 15 years in prison, he agreed to serve 100 days. We’re happy to have this behind him.” Bragg, who took office earlier this year, has faced public pressure over his office’s investigation into Trump. Two veteran prosecutors involved in the case resigned in protest after learning that Bragg would not authorize them to seek charges against the former president. Bragg made a public statement in the spring saying the investigation was ongoing, and his office reiterated that Thursday. “For years, Mr. Weiselberg broke the law to line his pockets and fund a lavish lifestyle,” New York Attorney General Letitia James (D), who is also investigating Trump and his business interests, said in a statement. of practices. “Today, this inappropriate behavior ends. Let this guilty plea send a loud and clear message: we will crack down on anyone who steals from the public for personal gain, because no one is above the law.” The former president, who is said to be planning another run for the White House, is facing a wave of legal scrutiny, including investigations into efforts to sway the 2020 election, his handling of classified documents after leaving office, his taxes and its related actions. in the January 6, 2021 riot at the US Capitol. Underscoring the array of investigations and legal jeopardy facing the former president and others in his orbit, Weisselberg’s plea came on the same day as a hearing in South Florida on whether an affidavit filed before an FBI search of the residence of Trump could be made public. A day earlier, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who has worked as Trump’s lawyer, appeared before a Georgia grand jury as part of a criminal investigation into efforts to sway the 2020 election. Giuliani has been told he is a target of of the investigation, according to his lawyers. Trump-allied lawyers sought voting machine data in multiple states, records reveal For Weiselberg, who has worked for the Trump family for nearly 50 years, the plea deal marks an apparent end to his criminal case that skips a trial in the heart of Manhattan that likely would have drawn media attention. In an indictment last year, Weiselberg was described as “one of the largest single beneficiaries” of what prosecutors described as a sprawling, long-running scheme. The indictment alleges that the Trump Organization paid the rent and utilities for a Manhattan apartment where he lived, and financed the leases on Mercedes-Benz cars for Weiselberg and his wife, but did not report it as income and did not pay the necessary taxes. The indictment also said he “intentionally omitted” his compensation from his tax returns. In all, the indictment said, Weiselberg hid about $1.7 million in restitution from tax authorities over a period from 2005 to 2017, evading “hundreds of thousands of dollars in federal, state and local taxes.” As part of the plea agreement outlined in court, Weisselberg agreed to pay back the taxes he owed, along with penalties and interest — a total of $1.9 million, the district attorney’s office said. And if he doesn’t live up to the deal, he could face a tougher sentence handed down by the court. Berman reported from Washington. Shayna Jacobs in New York and Josh Dawsey in Washington contributed to this report.

title: “Trump Cfo Allen Weiselberg Pleads Guilty To Tax Fraud Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-09” author: “Rachel Sabir”

Comment NEW YORK — Allen Weiselberg, the longtime chief financial officer of former President Donald Trump’s company, pleaded guilty Thursday to more than a dozen felonies, including criminal tax fraud and grand theft. Weisselberg and the Trump Organization were indicted last year by New York authorities, who accused them of hiding some financial compensation as part of a multi-year scheme to avoid paying taxes. The case is part of a chilling legal maelstrom that continues to surround Trump and his close allies, with local, state and federal authorities looking into everything from his eponymous business to his handling of classified government documents since he left office . Appearing in a Manhattan courtroom, Weiselberg, 75, acknowledged his involvement in the scheme outlined by prosecutors — and agreed to testify, if called, in a pending trial for the company. As part of his plea deal, Weiselberg, Trump’s close and trusted associate for decades, would spend five months in prison, followed by five years of probation. Former President Donald Trump’s company chief financial officer, Allen Weisselberg, appeared in a New York court on August 18, facing more than a dozen felony charges. (Video: AP) Weisselberg spoke sparingly during the hearing, answering “yes” to confirm his activities and his guilt in each case. His future testimony, however, could prove damaging to the former president’s eponymous company, which prosecutors say carried out “a sweeping and daring scheme of illegal payments.” The status of key investigations involving Donald Trump Weiselberg’s sentence is contingent on him “testifying truthfully” at the Trump company’s trial, according to the prosecutor’s office. The plea agreement “directly implicates” the Trump Organization in a “wide range of criminal activity,” Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said in a statement. “Furthermore, thanks to the incredibly hard work and dedication of the team prosecuting this case, Weisselberg will spend time behind bars,” Bragg said. “We look forward to proving our case in court against the Trump Organization.” The former president and those close to him have attacked the case, linking it to a spate of other investigations and scrutiny that he routinely characterizes as a coordinated “witch hunt” by Democrats who dislike him. In a statement, his firm called Weisselberg “a good and honest man who, for the past 4 years, has been harassed, prosecuted and threatened by law enforcement, particularly the Manhattan District Attorney, in their never-ending, politically motivated effort to get President. Trump.” Weisselberg, the company’s statement said, pleaded guilty “in an effort to put this matter behind him and move on with his life.” The company pledged that the two corporate entities charged along with Weisselberg would do so to take no deal, denying any wrongdoing and said “now we look forward to having our day in court”. Jury selection in the Trump Organization trial is scheduled to begin in late October, which the company noted was “a few days before the midterm elections.” News that Weiselberg was expected to take a plea deal came Monday, on what would have been his 75th birthday. One person with knowledge of the matter he said then that he was not expected to assist in an ongoing investigation into the former president. Weiselberg’s July 2021 indictment was in part an effort to secure his cooperation against Trump, people with knowledge of the strategy said last year. “In one of the most difficult decisions of his life, Mr. Weisselberg decided to plead guilty today to end this case and the years of legal and personal nightmares it has caused him and his family,” Nicholas said. . Gravante Jr., Weisselberg’s attorney, said in a statement. “Rather than risk the possibility of 15 years in prison, he agreed to serve 100 days. We’re happy to have this behind him.” Bragg, who took office earlier this year, has faced public pressure over his office’s investigation into Trump. Two veteran prosecutors involved in the case resigned in protest after learning that Bragg would not authorize them to seek charges against the former president. Bragg made a public statement in the spring saying the investigation was ongoing, and his office reiterated that Thursday. “For years, Mr. Weiselberg broke the law to line his pockets and fund a lavish lifestyle,” New York Attorney General Letitia James (D), who is also investigating Trump and his business interests, said in a statement. of practices. “Today, this inappropriate behavior ends. Let this guilty plea send a loud and clear message: we will crack down on anyone who steals from the public for personal gain, because no one is above the law.” The former president, who is said to be planning another run for the White House, is facing a wave of legal scrutiny, including investigations into efforts to sway the 2020 election, his handling of classified documents after leaving office, his taxes and its related actions. in the January 6, 2021 riot at the US Capitol. Underscoring the array of investigations and legal jeopardy facing the former president and others in his orbit, Weisselberg’s plea came on the same day as a hearing in South Florida on whether an affidavit filed before an FBI search of the residence of Trump could be made public. A day earlier, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who has worked as Trump’s lawyer, appeared before a Georgia grand jury as part of a criminal investigation into efforts to sway the 2020 election. Giuliani has been told he is a target of of the investigation, according to his lawyers. Trump-allied lawyers sought voting machine data in multiple states, records reveal For Weiselberg, who has worked for the Trump family for nearly 50 years, the plea deal marks an apparent end to his criminal case that skips a trial in the heart of Manhattan that likely would have drawn media attention. In an indictment last year, Weiselberg was described as “one of the largest single beneficiaries” of what prosecutors described as a sprawling, long-running scheme. The indictment alleges that the Trump Organization paid the rent and utilities for a Manhattan apartment where he lived, and financed the leases on Mercedes-Benz cars for Weiselberg and his wife, but did not report it as income and did not pay the necessary taxes. The indictment also said he “intentionally omitted” his compensation from his tax returns. In all, the indictment said, Weiselberg hid about $1.7 million in restitution from tax authorities over a period from 2005 to 2017, evading “hundreds of thousands of dollars in federal, state and local taxes.” As part of the plea agreement outlined in court, Weisselberg agreed to pay back the taxes he owed, along with penalties and interest — a total of $1.9 million, the district attorney’s office said. And if he doesn’t live up to the deal, he could face a tougher sentence handed down by the court. Berman reported from Washington. Shayna Jacobs in New York and Josh Dawsey in Washington contributed to this report.

title: “Trump Cfo Allen Weiselberg Pleads Guilty To Tax Fraud Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-09” author: “Garrett Boling”

Comment NEW YORK — Allen Weiselberg, the longtime chief financial officer of former President Donald Trump’s company, pleaded guilty Thursday to more than a dozen felonies, including criminal tax fraud and grand theft. Weisselberg and the Trump Organization were indicted last year by New York authorities, who accused them of hiding some financial compensation as part of a multi-year scheme to avoid paying taxes. The case is part of a chilling legal maelstrom that continues to surround Trump and his close allies, with local, state and federal authorities looking into everything from his eponymous business to his handling of classified government documents since he left office . Appearing in a Manhattan courtroom, Weiselberg, 75, acknowledged his involvement in the scheme outlined by prosecutors — and agreed to testify, if called, in a pending trial for the company. As part of his plea deal, Weiselberg, Trump’s close and trusted associate for decades, would spend five months in prison, followed by five years of probation. Former President Donald Trump’s company chief financial officer, Allen Weisselberg, appeared in a New York court on August 18, facing more than a dozen felony charges. (Video: AP) Weisselberg spoke sparingly during the hearing, answering “yes” to confirm his activities and his guilt in each case. His future testimony, however, could prove damaging to the former president’s eponymous company, which prosecutors say carried out “a sweeping and daring scheme of illegal payments.” The status of key investigations involving Donald Trump Weiselberg’s sentence is contingent on him “testifying truthfully” at the Trump company’s trial, according to the prosecutor’s office. The plea agreement “directly implicates” the Trump Organization in a “wide range of criminal activity,” Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said in a statement. “Furthermore, thanks to the incredibly hard work and dedication of the team prosecuting this case, Weisselberg will spend time behind bars,” Bragg said. “We look forward to proving our case in court against the Trump Organization.” The former president and those close to him have attacked the case, linking it to a spate of other investigations and scrutiny that he routinely characterizes as a coordinated “witch hunt” by Democrats who dislike him. In a statement, his firm called Weisselberg “a good and honest man who, for the past 4 years, has been harassed, prosecuted and threatened by law enforcement, particularly the Manhattan District Attorney, in their never-ending, politically motivated effort to get President. Trump.” Weisselberg, the company’s statement said, pleaded guilty “in an effort to put this matter behind him and move on with his life.” The company pledged that the two corporate entities charged along with Weisselberg would do so to take no deal, denying any wrongdoing and said “now we look forward to having our day in court”. Jury selection in the Trump Organization trial is scheduled to begin in late October, which the company noted was “a few days before the midterm elections.” News that Weiselberg was expected to take a plea deal came Monday, on what would have been his 75th birthday. One person with knowledge of the matter he said then that he was not expected to assist in an ongoing investigation into the former president. Weiselberg’s July 2021 indictment was in part an effort to secure his cooperation against Trump, people with knowledge of the strategy said last year. “In one of the most difficult decisions of his life, Mr. Weisselberg decided to plead guilty today to end this case and the years of legal and personal nightmares it has caused him and his family,” Nicholas said. . Gravante Jr., Weisselberg’s attorney, said in a statement. “Rather than risk the possibility of 15 years in prison, he agreed to serve 100 days. We’re happy to have this behind him.” Bragg, who took office earlier this year, has faced public pressure over his office’s investigation into Trump. Two veteran prosecutors involved in the case resigned in protest after learning that Bragg would not authorize them to seek charges against the former president. Bragg made a public statement in the spring saying the investigation was ongoing, and his office reiterated that Thursday. “For years, Mr. Weiselberg broke the law to line his pockets and fund a lavish lifestyle,” New York Attorney General Letitia James (D), who is also investigating Trump and his business interests, said in a statement. of practices. “Today, this inappropriate behavior ends. Let this guilty plea send a loud and clear message: we will crack down on anyone who steals from the public for personal gain, because no one is above the law.” The former president, who is said to be planning another run for the White House, is facing a wave of legal scrutiny, including investigations into efforts to sway the 2020 election, his handling of classified documents after leaving office, his taxes and its related actions. in the January 6, 2021 riot at the US Capitol. Underscoring the array of investigations and legal jeopardy facing the former president and others in his orbit, Weisselberg’s plea came on the same day as a hearing in South Florida on whether an affidavit filed before an FBI search of the residence of Trump could be made public. A day earlier, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who has worked as Trump’s lawyer, appeared before a Georgia grand jury as part of a criminal investigation into efforts to sway the 2020 election. Giuliani has been told he is a target of of the investigation, according to his lawyers. Trump-allied lawyers sought voting machine data in multiple states, records reveal For Weiselberg, who has worked for the Trump family for nearly 50 years, the plea deal marks an apparent end to his criminal case that skips a trial in the heart of Manhattan that likely would have drawn media attention. In an indictment last year, Weiselberg was described as “one of the largest single beneficiaries” of what prosecutors described as a sprawling, long-running scheme. The indictment alleges that the Trump Organization paid the rent and utilities for a Manhattan apartment where he lived, and financed the leases on Mercedes-Benz cars for Weiselberg and his wife, but did not report it as income and did not pay the necessary taxes. The indictment also said he “intentionally omitted” his compensation from his tax returns. In all, the indictment said, Weiselberg hid about $1.7 million in restitution from tax authorities over a period from 2005 to 2017, evading “hundreds of thousands of dollars in federal, state and local taxes.” As part of the plea agreement outlined in court, Weisselberg agreed to pay back the taxes he owed, along with penalties and interest — a total of $1.9 million, the district attorney’s office said. And if he doesn’t live up to the deal, he could face a tougher sentence handed down by the court. Berman reported from Washington. Shayna Jacobs in New York and Josh Dawsey in Washington contributed to this report.