The article from CNN reports on the recent arrest of Allen Weisselberg, the Trump Organization’s chief financial officer. Weisselberg was charged with 15 counts of criminal tax fraud and grand larceny in connection with a long-running investigation by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office. The charges are part of an ongoing probe into the financial affairs of former President Donald Trump and his company.
Weisselberg pleaded not guilty to the charges and was released on bail. However, the indictment against him includes allegations that he was involved in a scheme to evade taxes on fringe benefits, such as apartments, cars, and private school tuition, and that he received more than $1.7 million in untaxed compensation over the course of 15 years.
The charges against Weisselberg are expected to put pressure on the Trump Organization and its former CEO, Donald Trump. The indictment suggests that Weisselberg is cooperating with the investigation, which could lead to further charges against other members of the Trump Organization.
The article also notes that Trump supporters gathered outside the courthouse in protest of the charges, with some holding signs that read “Stop the Witch Hunt” and “Weisselberg is Innocent.” However, legal experts say that the charges are a significant development in the investigation and could ultimately lead to charges against Trump himself.