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In a stunning courtroom revelation, Allen Weisselberg, the long-time Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Trump Organization, pleaded guilty to 15 felony charges related to tax fraud, Your Content has learned.
The plea deal, unveiled before a New York judge, will see Weisselberg sentenced to five months in prison, but he is expected to serve only about 100 days. In addition to the prison sentence, he will be fined $2 million.
The charges against Weisselberg revolve around allegations of tax evasion on various sources of income, including rent for a Manhattan apartment, lease payments for two Mercedes-Benz vehicles, and private school tuition for his grandchildren.
Having worked for the Trump Organization for an impressive 42 years, Weisselberg was a key figure in the company’s financial operations, playing a significant role alongside Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. while the latter was serving as President of the United States.
As part of the plea agreement, Weisselberg will be required to provide testimony regarding the financial practices within the Trump Organization. While the testimony does not directly implicate Donald Trump himself or members of his family, it could prove pivotal in the ongoing investigations led by Manhattan prosecutors against the company.
The development has garnered significant attention, as Weisselberg’s close association with former President Donald Trump and his family makes his cooperation a crucial element in the unfolding legal saga.
As the case progresses, the public awaits further details that may shed light on the inner workings of the Trump Organization, according to Daily Mail U.K.
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