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New York judge penalises Trump Organization $1.6 million for tax fraud

A key witness in the case was Allen Weisselberg, the company's long-serving chief financial officer

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Updated On : 13 Jan 2023 | 11:30 PM IST

Trump Org convicted in executive tax dodge scheme, 2 entities guilty

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. A jury found two corporate entities at the Trump Organization guilty on all 17 counts, including conspiracy charges and falsifying business records. The verdict came on the second day of deliberations following a trial in which the Trump Organization was accused of being complicit in a scheme by top executives to avoid paying personal income taxes on job perks such as rent-free apartments and luxury cars. The conviction is a validation for New York prosecutors, who have spent three years investigating the former president and his businesses, though the penalties aren't expected to be severe enough to jeopardize the future of Trump's company. As punishment, the Trump Organization could be fined up to USD 1.6 million a relatively small amount for a company of its size, though the ...

Trump Org convicted in executive tax dodge scheme, 2 entities guilty
Updated On : 07 Dec 2022 | 7:27 AM IST

Trump Organization faces criminal tax fraud trial, hearing on Nov 3

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. Now Trump's company, the Trump Organization, is on trial this week for criminal tax fraud on the hook for what prosecutors say was a 15-year scheme by top officials to hide the plums and avoid paying taxes. Opening statements and the first witnesses are expected Monday in New York. Last week, 12 jurors and six alternates were picked for the case, the only criminal trial to arise from the Manhattan district attorney's three-year investigation of the former president. It's one of three active cases involving Trump or the Trump Organization in New York courts. Among the key prosecution witnesses: Trump's longtime finance chief Allen Weisselberg, who pleaded guilty and has agreed to testify against the company in exchange for a five-month jail sentence. If convicted, the T

Trump Organization faces criminal tax fraud trial, hearing on Nov 3
Updated On : 31 Oct 2022 | 9:16 PM IST

Donald Trump's organisation faces criminal tax fraud trial over perks

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. Now Trump's company, the Trump Organisation, is on trial this week for criminal tax fraud on the hook for what prosecutors say was a 15-year scheme by top officials to hide the plums and avoid paying taxes. Opening statements and the first witnesses are expected Monday in New York. Last week, 12 jurors and six alternates were picked for the case, the only criminal trial to arise from the Manhattan district attorney's three-year investigation of the former president. Among the key prosecution witnesses: Trump's longtime finance chief Allen Weisselberg, who pleaded guilty and has agreed to testify against the company in exchange for a five-month jail sentence. If convicted, the Trump Organisation could be fined more than $1 million and could face difficulty in securing ne

Donald Trump's organisation faces criminal tax fraud trial over perks
Updated On : 31 Oct 2022 | 12:24 PM IST

Accounting firm says Trump's financial statements aren't reliable

The firm said it was cutting ties with Trump, its highest-profile client

Accounting firm says Trump's financial statements aren't reliable
Updated On : 15 Feb 2022 | 7:28 AM IST

Trump Organisation under criminal investigation: NY Attorney General

New York Attorney General' office said that it was working alongside the Manhattan District Attorney in an ongoing criminal fraud investigation placing Donald Trump and his family under more pressure

Trump Organisation under criminal investigation: NY Attorney General
Updated On : 19 May 2021 | 11:46 AM IST

New York City ending business ties with Trump Organization, says Mayor

The company's contracts to operate a carousel in Manhattan's Central Park, skating rinks and a golf course in the Bronx are worth about $17 million a year, de Blasio said on MSNBC

New York City ending business ties with Trump Organization, says Mayor
Updated On : 14 Jan 2021 | 12:11 AM IST

'The nice Trump': Robert, US President's younger brother, dies at 71

It is with heavy heart I share that my wonderful brother, Robert, peacefully passed away tonight, Donald Trump said in a statement

'The nice Trump': Robert, US President's younger brother, dies at 71
Updated On : 16 Aug 2020 | 8:50 AM IST

New York prosecutors subpoenaed Deutsche Bank in Trump probe: Report

The prosecutors issued the subpoena last year, seeking financial records that the Republican president and his company had provided to the bank, the Times said, citing four unnamed people

New York prosecutors subpoenaed Deutsche Bank in Trump probe: Report
Updated On : 06 Aug 2020 | 11:15 AM IST

Donald Trump family business made modest gains in 2019, disclosure shows

The president reported assets worth at least $1.35 billion, down narrowly from 2018 and 2017

Donald Trump family business made modest gains in 2019, disclosure shows
Updated On : 01 Aug 2020 | 1:35 PM IST

Trump Organization explores sale of its international hotel in Washington

The Trump International Hotel has become a magnet for foreign dignitaries

Trump Organization explores sale of its international hotel in Washington
Updated On : 26 Oct 2019 | 2:03 AM IST

Trump's company wants foreign govt's help; Panama's vice-president says no

Panamanian vice president said on Monday that getting involved in the dispute would be outside the government's remit

Trump's company wants foreign govt's help; Panama's vice-president says no
Updated On : 10 Apr 2018 | 2:26 PM IST

Trump Jr says losing India deals due to father's self-imposed curbs

Donald Trump Jr's comments appeared aimed at blunting criticism that there could be a conflict of interest in pushing the Trump brand name

Trump Jr says losing India deals due to father's self-imposed curbs
Updated On : 22 Feb 2018 | 7:10 AM IST