Trial of the Trump Organization begins in New York: Trump's empire is accused of fraud

In New York on October 24, a lawsuit against the family business of the 45th US President Donald Trump began. Trump Organization accused of fraud and tax evasion, reports "European truth".

The Manhattan District Attorney's Office accused the Trump Organization of withholding compensation it paid to top executives between 2005 and 2021. The organization is now run by Trump's two sons, Donald Jr. and Eric Trump.

Former Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg has already pleaded guilty to 15 counts of tax fraud. He is expected to testify against the company as part of a plea agreement.

It was Weisselberg who admitted to colluding with the Trump Organization for undeclared benefits. For example, apartments in an expensive area of ​​Manhattan. As well as luxury cars for himself and his wife and elite education for grandchildren.

If the company is found guilty, management faces a fine of more than $1,5 million.

Donald Trump is not included in the case. But he called the investigation against his business empire a "witch hunt."

Earlier, New York State Attorney General Letitia James accused Trump and his older children of purposefully undervaluing their property in order to avoid tax liabilities.

On the subject: New York Attorney General accuses Trump and his family of fraud: she wants to ban him from owning or operating any company in the state

She demands a ban on Trump and his children from holding leadership positions in state companies. And also to ban them from buying real estate and force them to compensate for the damage caused to banks in the amount of $ 250 million.

This is not the only high-profile investigation involving Donald Trump.

The Congress is investigating the events of January 6, 2021 under the Capitol. And Trump could be accused of sabotaging the duties of the supreme commander. Recently, a special committee of the House of Representatives sent a subpoena to the former US president demanding that he provide testimony for the investigation.

And there are also suspicions about the possible involvement of Trump in the rigging of the results of the presidential election in Georgia. Among other things, in August 2022, the Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted searches at the Trump residence in Mar-a-Lago. There he probably held secret documents in breach of procedure. And for this, Donald Trump may even face imprisonment.