Ex-Trump Org. official Allen Weisselberg expected to plead guilty in tax case
Former Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg is expected to plead guilty to criminal charges in a Manhattan investigation of former president Donald Trump's businesses, sources say.
Former Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg is expected to plead guilty to criminal charges tied to his indictment by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office in an investigation of former President Donald Trump's businesses, according to two people familiar with the matter and a public court filing.
Weisselberg's plea could come as soon as Thursday morning. Terms of the expected deal were not immediately disclosed.
Weisselberg and the Trump Organization were charged as part of what prosecutors described as an “off the books” scheme over 15 years to help top officials in the Trump Organization avoid paying taxes. Weisselberg, 74, was accused of avoiding paying taxes on $1.7 million of his income.
Indicted Trump CFO removed from top roles at organization's subsidiariesJuly 13, 202103:50Weisselberg, who surrendered in June 2021 after his indictment, had been set for trial in October.
Last week, the judge, Juan Merchan, denied Weisselberg's attempt to dismiss the charges, saying the evidence presented to a grand jury was "legally sufficient."
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