New York State Attorney General Letitia James announced Wednesday that she is suing former President Donald Trump and three of his children for fraud stemming from her three-year civil investigation into the Trump Organization’s business … [Read more...]
Former Trump Aide Steve Bannon Pleads Not Guilty to Money Laundering, Fraud
Former Donald Trump aide Steve Bannon has pleaded not guilty in court to New York State charges of money laundering, conspiracy and fraud. State Attorney General Letitia James said the charges are related to a year-long fundraising scheme in which … [Read more...]
Trump Organization CFO Weisselberg Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion
Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg has pleaded guilty to all 15 of the charges he was facing for evading taxes. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Jr. announced the deal Thursday, saying Weisselberg as the Chief Financial Officer of … [Read more...]
NYS Gubernatorial Primaries for Democratic, Republican Parties Today
Gubernatorial primaries for the Democratic and Republican parties are today in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul is trying to make history as the first female governor elected in the state with just 10 months in office under her belt. She is … [Read more...]
AP: House Panel Firmly Blames Donald Trump for Jan. 6 Insurrection
The Associated Press reports the House panel investigating the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol laid the blame firmly on Donald Trump Thursday night, saying the assault was hardly spontaneous but an “attempted coup” and a direct result of … [Read more...]
Federal Judge Dismisses Trump Lawsuit, NYS Attorney General Probe Can Continue
A U.S. District Court judge has granted Tish James’ motion to dismiss Donald Trump’s complaint, allowing the probe of his business practices to continue. Politico reports a federal judge on Friday tossed out former President Donald Trump’s lawsuit … [Read more...]
Judge Releases Trump From Contempt Order, Orders to Pay $110,000 Fine
A New York judge has released former President Donald Trump from a judicial order holding him in contempt of court on the condition that he pay a $110,000 fine. Politico reports Trump, whose business dealings are under a civil investigation by the … [Read more...]
CNN: Judge Holds Donald Trump in Contempt for Not Complying with Subpoena
CNN reports a New York judge is holding Donald Trump in civil contempt after the state's attorney general's office said he did not comply with a subpoena for documents as part of its investigation into the former President's company. Judge Arthur … [Read more...]
Reuters: U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Case On the Limit to State and Local Tax Deductions
Reuters reports the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected a bid by four states, including New York, to hear a case on the limit to state and local tax deductions. The justices turned away an appeal by New York, Connecticut, Maryland and New Jersey … [Read more...]
NYS Attorney General James Files Motion Against Real Estate Firm in Investigation of Donald Trump
State Attorney General Letitia James filed a motion Friday to force real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield to comply with the investigation into former President Donald Trump. The AG's office said Cushman & Wakefield is a publicly traded, … [Read more...]
