Former Trump Organization chief financial officer Allen Weisselberg admitted in a New York court on Thursday that he used ex-President Donald Trump’s company to evade taxes. The 75-year-old responded to numerous questions from Judge Juan Merchan with “Yes, Your Honor”. He pleaded guilty to a total of 15 charges, including conspiracy, tax fraud, grand theft and falsifying company records.
With his plea of guilty, the top manager agreed to a plea deal to avoid a prison sentence of up to 15 years. In return, Weisselberg must testify in the company’s trial if the prosecutor wants to subpoena him — but not against Trump himself. Weisselberg must pay a fine of almost two million dollars (1.98 million euros) and serve five months in prison.
“In one of the most difficult decisions of his life, Mr. Weisselberg has decided today to plead guilty to ending this case and the years of legal and personal nightmares it has caused him and his family,” his attorney Nicholas Gravante said. . jr.
In early July last year, the prosecutor’s office launched criminal charges against the Trump organization’s business practices after years of investigation. In addition to family members, Weisselberg is considered a key figure in the company. Donald Trump was once known as a real estate tycoon as the head of the Trump Organization, which is made up of many smaller companies. He is considered very closely associated with his corporate empire.
Source: Krone
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