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Plea Deal Requires Weisselberg to Testify at Trump Organization Trial: CFO of the former president’s business is expected to admit to 15 felonies on Thursday and to take the stand at the company’s trial.
NY Times ^ | August 17, 2022 | Ben Protess, William K. Rashbaum and Jonah E. Bromwich

Posted on 08/17/2022 5:36:09 PM PDT by Alter Kaker

Allen H. Weisselberg, for decades one of Donald J. Trump’s most trusted executives, has reached a deal to plead guilty on Thursday and admit to participating in a long-running tax scheme at the former president’s family business — a serious blow to the company that could heighten its risk in an upcoming trial on related charges.

Mr. Weisselberg will have to admit to all 15 felonies that prosecutors in the Manhattan district attorney’s office accused him of, according to people with knowledge of the matter. And if he is called as a witness at the company’s trial in October, he will have to testify about his role in the scheme to avoid paying taxes on lavish corporate perks, the people said.

(Excerpt) Read more at nytimes.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; News/Current Events; US: New York
KEYWORDS: benprotess; jonahebromwich; trump; trumporg; weisselberg; williamkrashbaum
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1 posted on 08/17/2022 5:36:09 PM PDT by Alter Kaker
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To: Alter Kaker

Is this a credible story?


2 posted on 08/17/2022 5:40:41 PM PDT by HIDEK6 (God bless Donald Trump. )
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To: Alter Kaker

They’re sending the message: “Don’t even associate with Trump or we’ll ruin you.”


3 posted on 08/17/2022 5:44:57 PM PDT by Chad C. Mulligan
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To: Alter Kaker

last i heard he refused to testify

maybe they made him an offer he couldnt refuse

i thought the ny trial against Trump Org was civil

why are they talking about charges against Trump Org?


4 posted on 08/17/2022 5:46:05 PM PDT by joshua c (where did my tagline go?)
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To: Chad C. Mulligan
They’re sending the message: “Don’t even associate with Trump or we’ll ruin you.”

That makes every one of them a candidate for a spot at a local Esso station...

5 posted on 08/17/2022 5:48:13 PM PDT by kiryandil (China Joe and Paycheck Hunter - the Chink in America's defenses)
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To: Alter Kaker

“We got Trump” episode # 12,001


6 posted on 08/17/2022 5:51:13 PM PDT by Huskrrrr (Alinsky, you magnificent Bastard, I read your book!)
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To: Alter Kaker

Total BS


7 posted on 08/17/2022 5:52:15 PM PDT by Fledermaus (With Trans Republicans like McCarthy and McConnell do we really want them to win Congress in 2022?)
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To: HIDEK6

NY Times.

They have to print what their masters expect (e.g. Carlos Slim) and what their viewers want to hear, true or not. Most often, not.

Same with us, but we are greater in number and hold to truth.

When someone brings me info nuggets that push my buttons, I check them out first. I don’t automatically believe.


8 posted on 08/17/2022 5:52:34 PM PDT by Hostage (Article V)
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To: Alter Kaker

He’s going to testify against the business, not Trump.

The charges were related to his activity with the business, the unreported compensation will be a problem for the business as well.


9 posted on 08/17/2022 5:56:32 PM PDT by Fido969 (45 is Superman! Ear ir.)
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To: joshua c

Likely they granted immunity or something juicy to compel his testimony and he’ll say whatever they want against Trump. The real question is if Trump’s been basically under perpetual audit why is this a thing? Couldn’t be politics could it?


10 posted on 08/17/2022 5:57:23 PM PDT by newzjunkey (“We Did It Joe!” -The Taliban / “Thanks Joe!” -Putin)
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To: joshua c

The deal doesn’t require him to testify against Trump.


11 posted on 08/17/2022 5:57:49 PM PDT by Engedi
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To: Alter Kaker

It’s the times, they are dnc propaganda organ


12 posted on 08/17/2022 5:59:59 PM PDT by markman46 (engage brain before using keyboard!!!you)
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To: Alter Kaker

This is what Schumer meant when he said “They will get you when you cross them.”


13 posted on 08/17/2022 6:04:25 PM PDT by tired&retired (Blessings )
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To: Alter Kaker

While we are at it, let’s look at how Cheney increased her net worth 600% in 6 years. Where are those taxes? And Pelosi and Obama, etc.

Fact is, anybody that can afford LAWYERS does not really pay much tax, due to the complicated tax laws.


14 posted on 08/17/2022 6:07:24 PM PDT by BereanBrain
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To: Chad C. Mulligan

That’s exactly right. That’s why the gaystapo are so anxious to get a hold of President Trump’s tax returns. The f**king Feddies want to destroy ANYONE AND EVERYONE who associates with President Trump. America has really turned into a suckass commie third world crap hole. I’m so ashamed of what my country has become. Maybe it will better if all of the inhabitants of the U.S. are freeloading, yellowbellied foreign criminals. That’s the country America is becoming.


15 posted on 08/17/2022 6:10:31 PM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (The House is supposed to represent the people, not the friggin' Federal government. )
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To: Alter Kaker

“Lavrentiy Beria, head of Joseph Stalin’s secret police in the old Soviet Union, said...

“Show me the man, and I’ll show you the crime.” “

Sadly, that’s where we are - anyone can be charged with a crime if they want to.


16 posted on 08/17/2022 6:11:13 PM PDT by aquila48 (Do not let them make you "care" ! Guilting you is how they control you. )
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To: Alter Kaker

Source?
“People with knowledge of the matter [according to people]”
“People”

Well, there you have it.


17 posted on 08/17/2022 6:11:59 PM PDT by Dr. Sivana (What was 35% of the Rep. Party is now 85%. And it’s too late to turn back—Mac Stipanovich )
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Here's my (educated) guess at what his testimony will be:

1. He will plead guilty to a scheme to avoid paying taxes on the "constructive receipt" of income when the Trump Organization paid for his NYC apartment.

2. He will testify that the Trump Organization failed to file the required 1099 form that documented the cost of the NYC apartment (as a personal expense paid by the company) and notified the IRS of the "payment." This is no different than what happens when a company pays for a life insurance policy or a company car for an employee.

Here's thing, folks ... As CFO of the Trump Organization, HE would have been responsible for ensuring that all the tax forms were properly filed.

18 posted on 08/17/2022 6:13:38 PM PDT by Alberta's Child ("It's midnight in Manhattan. This is no time to get cute; it's a mad dog's promenade.")
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Read the other day that he had nothing to say about the President.

Putting a 75yr old man in prison for nothing. WOW!!!!

While murderers walk free.

Anyone who thinks this country doesn’t need a quick and immediate divorce is out of their mind.


19 posted on 08/17/2022 6:30:46 PM PDT by qaz123
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20 posted on 08/17/2022 6:44:55 PM PDT by Chode (there is no fall back position, there's no rally point, there is no LZ... we're on our own. #FJB)
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