Dec 06 Trump Organization found guilty of tax fraud in scheme hatched by top executives By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press Donald Trump’s company was convicted of tax fraud on Tuesday in a case brought by the Manhattan District Attorney, a significant repudiation of financial practices at the former president’s business. Continue reading
Dec 02 In closing remarks, prosecutors say evidence shows Trump 'explicitly' knew about tax fraud By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press Prosecutors have resumed their closing argument in the Trump Organization's criminal tax fraud trial, promising to share previously unrevealed details about Trump's knowledge of a tax dodge scheme hatched by one of his top executives. Continue reading
Nov 15 Trump's longtime finance chief testifies at company's fraud trial By Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press Allen Weisselberg testified that celebrated his 75th birthday at Trump Tower with cake and colleagues just hours after finalizing the plea agreement, which now pits him against the company where he's worked since the mid-1980s. Continue reading
Nov 03 Judge says he'll appoint an independent monitor for Trump's company By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press A Manhattan judge said Thursday he will appoint an independent monitor for former President Donald Trump's real estate empire, restricting his company's ability to freely make deals, sell assets and change its corporate structure. Continue reading
Oct 31 Opening statements to begin in Trump Organization criminal trial for tax fraud By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press For years, as Donald Trump was soaring from reality TV star to the White House, his real estate empire was bankrolling big perks for some of his most trusted senior executives, including apartments and luxury cars. Continue reading
Oct 23 Trump Organization set to face criminal tax fraud trial in New York starting Monday By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press The Trump Organization, the holding company for Trump’s buildings, golf courses and other assets, is accused of helping some top executives avoid income taxes on compensation they got in addition to their salaries, like rent-free apartments and luxury cars. Continue reading
Sep 21 WATCH: Trump and his company sued for business fraud by New York attorney general By Associated Press New York’s attorney general sued Trump and his company for fraud on Wednesday, alleging they padded his net worth by billions of dollars by lying about the value of prized assets including golf courses, hotels and his homes at Trump… Continue reading
Aug 18 Watch 6:36 Trump Organization CFO pleads guilty to tax fraud as legal cases surround former president Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg, who had worked with the family for decades, pleaded guilty Thursday to 15 counts involving tax fraud. As part of a plea deal, he will be required to testify in the upcoming trial against the… Continue watching
Aug 18 Former Trump executive agrees to testify as part of plea deal in tax case By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press A top executive at former President Donald Trump's family business has pleaded guilty to evading taxes. Continue reading
Jul 15 NY lawsuit against Trump, 2 children delayed due to Ivana's death By Jennifer Peltz, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press The ex-president, son Donald Jr. and daughter Ivanka had been scheduled for depositions — a term for out-of-court questioning under oath — starting as soon as Friday. But New York Attorney General Letitia James’ office said it had agreed to… Continue reading