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All the Presidents' Lawyers
BONUS: Josh and Ken talk about the criminal indictments against Allen Weisselberg and the Trump Organization
Jul 2, 2021
Allen Weisselberg, CFO of the Trump Organization, is indicted for a 15-year tax fraud scheme totaling over $1.7 million. The podcast explores the charges, the viability of selective prosecution defense, and the implications for the Trump Organization. They discuss the high-stakes meeting and potential defense strategies, as well as the possibility of Weisselberg's cooperation leading to further investigations.
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- The indictment of Allen Weisselberg and the Trump Organization reveals a 15-year tax fraud scheme that shielded compensation from taxes, potentially placing Weisselberg in a position to cooperate against Donald Trump in the future.
- The detailed allegations in the indictment, such as the existence of a second set of books and the use of different employees to cash checks, indicate brazen behavior and raise red flags for prosecutors, making this a significant prosecution with potential implications for Trump's defense.
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Indictments on Trump Organization and Weisselberg's Alleged Tax Scheme
The recent indictments of Trump Organization's CFO, Alan Weisselberg, and various Trump businesses revealed a 15-year scheme to illegally shield compensation from tax. The indictment states that the company paid for Weisselberg's personal expenses, including rent, cars, and tuition, and other employees also received free or discounted housing. This allowed the company to avoid payroll tax and employees to evade income tax. The charges carry serious consequences for both the Trump Organization and Weisselberg, including hefty fines and potential loss of contracts. While this indictment doesn't directly implicate Donald Trump personally, it serves as a potential leverage point to secure Weisselberg's cooperation against Trump in the future.
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