Trump’s company could face criminal charges in New York

NEW YORK (AP) – Manhattan prosecutors have informed Donald Trump’s company that it may soon face criminal charges resulting from a lengthy investigation into the former president’s business dealings.
The New York Times, citing sources familiar with the matter, reported that charges could be filed against the Trump Organization as early as next week over fringe benefits the company has given to senior executives, such as the use of apartments, cars, and tuition.
Trump Organization attorney Ron Fischetti confirmed to NBC News that the company’s lawyers virtually met with prosecutors on Thursday to discuss the case.
âIt looks like they’re going to file charges against the company and it’s completely outrageous,â he said, adding that the meeting was on Zoom and lasted for about nine minutes.
âHeadquarters will plead not guilty and we will bring an immediate motion to dismiss the case against the company,â he said.
The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office declined to comment.
Fischetti did not immediately return a message from The Associated Press.
No charges have been laid so far in the long-standing investigation. Prosecutors have reviewed Trump’s tax records, subpoenaed documents, and interviewed witnesses, including Trump insiders and business executives.
Law enforcement officials familiar with the case say the investigation has reached a critical point. A grand jury was recently appointed to assess the evidence, and New York Attorney General Letitia James said she assigned two of her attorneys to work with Vance on the criminal investigation while she continued a civil investigation into Trump.