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Weisselberg testifies in Trump Organization trial
CBS News reporter Graham Kates talks about Allen Weisselberg's testimony today in the Trump Organization's fraud trial in New York. Weisselberg previously pleaded guilty in connection with the case.
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CBS News reporter Graham Kates talks about Allen Weisselberg's testimony today in the Trump Organization's fraud trial in New York. Weisselberg previously pleaded guilty in connection with the case.
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Allen Weisselberg, the longtime chief financial officer of the Trump Organization, has pleaded guilty to 15 federal counts of fraud and tax evasion. As part of the plea deal he will serve a 5-month sentence, pay $2 million, and be compelled to testify against the company in a trial later this year. CBS News legal analyst Rebecca Roiphe breaks down his plea and what it could mean for the company.
Allen Weisselberg, the longtime chief financial officer of the Trump Organization, pleaded guilty to 15 felony fraud counts in a New York City courtroom Thursday. He was sentenced to 5 months in jail and must repay nearly $2 million and testify in the company's upcoming trial. CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green talk with CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe about the breaking news.
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The Trump Organization has removed its longtime chief financial officer from multiple leadership positions at its subsidiaries just weeks after his criminal indictment. Public filings with the Florida Division of Corporations show Allen Weisselberg was stripped from roles in at least seven entities tied to the Trump Organization. CBS News political reporter Melissa Quinn joined CBSN to discuss why the company would make such a move.
Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg and lawyers for the company pleaded not guilty to a slew of charges alleging tax fraud. Former President Donald Trump has not been charged in the case. CBS News reporter Nicole Sganga joins “CBSN AM” to discuss the investigation.
Manhattan prosecutors have charged the Trump Organization and its chief financial officer, Allen Weisselberg, in an alleged 15-year tax fraud scheme. CBS News chief Justice and Homeland Security correspondent Jeff Pegues reports from New York, and CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN with analysis.
The Trump Organization and its chief financial officer, Allen Weisselberg, have been charged in what New York prosecutors describe as a years-long tax fraud scheme. Both the company and Weisselberg pleaded not guilty during an initial court appearance Thursday. Jeff Pegues has the details.
Trump Organization, CFO face 15 counts in alleged tax fraud scheme; Former Trump spokesman launches social media platform
The Trump Organization’s chief financial officer Allen Weisselberg surrendered to authorities and pleaded not guilty to alleged tax crimes. Jeff Pegues has the details.
The Trump Organization and its chief financial officer Allen Weisselberg have pleaded not guilty to 15 felony counts including tax fraud, larceny and falsifying business records. Former President Donald Trump is not charged. Ron Fischetti, an attorney for Mr. Trump, joined CBSN's "Red and Blue" with his response to the case, and then CBS News reporter Nicole Sganga discusses what we know about the investigation.
The Manhattan district attorney has charged the Trump Organization and its CFO Allen Weisselberg with 15 counts including tax fraud and grand larceny. New York Times investigative reporter Michael Rothfeld joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to break down the details of the case.
Lawyers for the Trump Organization and its CFO Allen Weisselberg pleaded not guilty to 15 counts of alleged tax-related crimes. Alan Futerfas, an attorney for the Trump Organization, said Thursday the charges will be "vigorously contested." Watch the lawyers' remarks after their court appearance.
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