Al Jazeera reports that jurors have begun to deliberate
in the Trump Organization's tax fraud trial after
hearing four weeks of testimony and arguments.
Al Jazeera reports that jurors have begun to deliberate
in the Trump Organization's tax fraud trial after
hearing four weeks of testimony and arguments.
The trial revolves around executive pay practices at the
former president's real estate company that prosecutors
claim was part of a years-long criminal scheme.
The trial revolves around executive pay practices at the
former president's real estate company that prosecutors
claim was part of a years-long criminal scheme.
In 2021, Trump's company was charged
with paying personal expenses for executives
without reporting the payments as income.
The charges also claim
the company paid executives as if
they were independent contractors.
The Trump Organization's chief financial officer,
Allen Weisselberg, pleaded guilty to the charges and
testified against the company for the prosecution.
The Trump Organization's chief financial officer,
Allen Weisselberg, pleaded guilty to the charges and
testified against the company for the prosecution.
Al Jazeera reports that Trump, who was not
charged in the case, has called the charges
against his company politically motivated.
If convicted, the Trump Organization
faces up to $1.6 million in fines.
Trump, who announced that he
would be running for reelection in 2024,
is facing a number of legal battles.
.
The Department of Justice is investigating Trump's efforts
to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential
election and his possession of classified documents.
.
The Department of Justice is investigating Trump's efforts
to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential
election and his possession of classified documents.
.
The state of Georgia is also investigating
Trump's efforts to overturn his
2020 election loss in the state.
Former US President Donald Trump’s company was fined around €1.5 million on Friday for a scheme in which the former president’s top executives dodged personal income taxes on lavish job perks.
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Trump Organization Sentenced , to Pay $1.61 Million for Tax Fraud.
NPR reports that on Jan. 13, the Manhattan
criminal court ordered two of Trump's companies
to pay the combined amount for tax fraud.
Payment is due within 14 days of sentencing.
This conviction was consequential, the first time ever for a criminal conviction of former President Trump's companies, Alvin Bragg, Manhattan District Attorney, via statement.
However, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg
thinks the organization's fine, which is the most allowed
per state sentencing guidelines, isn't enough.
Our laws in this state need to change in order to capture this type of decade-plus systemic
and egregious fraud, Alvin Bragg, Manhattan District Attorney, via statement.
Trump Organization spokesperson
Kimberly Benza said the
company intends to appeal.
New York has become the crime and murder capital of the world, , Kimberly Benza, Trump Organization spokesperson, via statement.
... yet these politically motivated prosecutors will stop at nothing to get President Trump and continue the never ending witch-hunt which began the day he announced his presidency, Kimberly Benza, Trump Organization spokesperson, via statement.
The Trump Organization's longtime CFO,
Allen Weisselberg, was sentenced to five months in prison earlier this week for his role in the tax fraud scheme.
Benza previously referred to Weisselberg
as a "victim" of the ordeal.
Allen Weisselberg is a victim. He was threatened, intimidated and terrorized. , Kimberly Benza, Trump Organization spokesperson, via statement.
He was given a choice of pleading guilty and serving 90 days in prison or serving the rest of his life in jail — all of this over a corporate car and standard employee benefits, Kimberly Benza, Trump Organization spokesperson, via statement
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Donald Trump's company has been convicted of tax fraud for a scheme by top executives to avoid paying personal income taxes on perks such as apartments and luxury cars.
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Trump Sues Bob Woodward , for Using Recordings of , Presidential Interviews.
Trump Sues Bob Woodward , for Using Recordings of , Presidential Interviews.
Attorneys for former President Donald Trump filed the suit against the iconic journalist on Jan. 30.
At issue is the Oct. release of Woodward's book, 'The Trump Tapes: Bob Woodward's Twenty Interviews with President Donald Trump.".
Trump claims that while
he did authorize the use
of the interviews for
Woodward's book 'Rage,'.
... the use of the interviews in audiobook form equates
to a broken promise on the part of the journalist.
President Trump told
Woodward numerous times
that the Interviews were to be used by Woodward—and
Woodward only—, Court Documents Filed by Trump's Attorneys,
via NBC News.
... for the sole purpose of accurately quoting President Trump for the 'written word,'
i.e., 'Rage,' and not for any
other purpose, Court Documents Filed by Trump's Attorneys,
via NBC News.
... including providing, marketing, or selling the Interviews to the public,
press, or the media, in any
way, shape, or form, Court Documents Filed by Trump's Attorneys,
via NBC News.
Woodward decided to exploit, usurp, and capitalize upon President Trump’s voice by releasing the Interview Sound Recordings of their interviews with President Trump in the form of an audiobook, Court Documents Filed by Trump's Attorneys,
via NBC News.
Woodward's lawyers responded to the suit, promising an aggressive legal defense.
Former President Trump’s lawsuit is without merit
and we will aggressively
defend against it. , Statement Released by Woodward and Publisher, via NBC News.
All these interviews were on the record and recorded with President Trump’s knowledge and agreement. , Statement Released by Woodward and Publisher, via NBC News.
Moreover, it is in the public interest to have this historical record in Trump’s own words. We are confident that the facts and the law are in our favor, Statement Released by Woodward and Publisher, via NBC News.
Trump stated on Jan. 30 that the audiobook “was an open and blatant attempt to make me look as bad as possible.”
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Adam Schiff Announces, 2024 Senate Run.
NPR reports that the California congressman made the announcement on Jan. 26 via a Twitter video.
The Senate seat is currently held by
Democrat Dianne Feinstein, 89.
NPR reports that Feinstein has not clarified whether she will retire or run again next year, saying she'll decide "in a couple months.".
I think it's all fine. I think people should, if they want to run, run. For me, I just need a little bit more time, Dianne Feinstein, via NPR.
Schiff gained national attention as
House Intelligence Committee chairman amid former President Trump's first impeachment.
Schiff gained national attention as
House Intelligence Committee chairman amid former President Trump's first impeachment.
Schiff called his role in the impeachment
"the biggest job of [his] life.".
I wish I could say the threat of extremism is over. It is not. Today's Republican Party is gutting the middle class and threatening our democracy. They aren't going to stop. We have to stop them, Rep. Adam Schiff, via NPR.
Schiff was also on the Jan. 6 panel that investigated the attacks on the U.S. Capitol. .
NPR reports that Rep. Katie Porter has also announced her bid for the Senate seat.
Reps. Ro Khanna and Barbara Lee may
throw their hats into the ring as well. .
Reps. Ro Khanna and Barbara Lee may
throw their hats into the ring as well.
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World Bank Warns , Global Economy Teetering , Towards Recession.
On January 10, the World Bank warned that
the global economy is "perilously close"
to experiencing a recession in 2023.
Al Jazeera reports that the World Bank warning comes
amid weak growth among all of the world's top economies,
including the United States, Europe and China.
Al Jazeera reports that the World Bank warning comes
amid weak growth among all of the world's top economies,
including the United States, Europe and China.
Al Jazeera reports that the World Bank warning comes
amid weak growth among all of the world's top economies,
including the United States, Europe and China.
The World Bank's annual report said the
organization will slash its previous forecast
for global growth this year by nearly half.
Previously, the global money lender predicted global
growth would come in at 3%, however the latest
annual report modified that prediction to 1.7%.
The World Bank predicts that the U.S.
might narrowly avoid a recession this year,
despite annual growth of just 0.5%. .
At the same time, the U.S. will remain vulnerable to
further disruptions of supply chains if COVID continues
to surge or Russia escalates its war in Ukraine.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has added
major new cost. The outlook is particularly
devastating for many of the poorest
economies where poverty reduction
is already ground to a halt and access to
electricity, fertiliser, food and capital is likely
to remain limited for a prolonged period, David Malpass, World Bank President, via Al Jazeera.
According to the World Bank,
poorer countries are expected to be
hit the hardest by a global downturn. .
Meanwhile, the tepid pace of per capita
income growth of just 1.2% in 2023 and
2024 is expected to increase poverty rates.
Addressing the scale of these challenges
will require significantly more resources
for development and global public goods, David Malpass, World Bank President, via Al Jazeera
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War in Ukraine , Appears to Escalate With , Drone and Missile Strikes.
Al Jazeera reports that a third Russian airfield is ablaze
following a drone attack, one day after another series
of drone strikes on two Russian air bases.
Kyiv has not directly claimed responsibility
for the attack which occurred hundreds
of miles from the frontline in Ukraine.
Meanwhile, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu
accused Ukraine of continuing to shell
the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
Meanwhile, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu
accused Ukraine of continuing to shell
the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
Shoigu reportedly said the attacks,
which Ukraine has denied, deliberately increases
the threat of a potential nuclear disaster.
Al Jazeera reports that Russian missile strikes
on power facilities have left about half
the region surrounding Kyiv without power. .
According to Energy Minister German Gelushchenko,
Ukraine hopes to significantly reduce the power
deficit caused by the Russian strikes.
On December 8, the Biden administration will hold a
meeting with oil and gas executives to devise a plan for
how the U.S. can support Ukraine's energy infrastructure. .
On December 8, the Biden administration will hold a
meeting with oil and gas executives to devise a plan for
how the U.S. can support Ukraine's energy infrastructure. .
In Europe, Hungary vetoed a proposed loan
to Ukraine from the European Union that
would have contributed $19 billion to Kyiv.
Meanwhile, the European Commission is weighing a
potential ban on new investments in Russia's mining sector
in an attempt to erode Moscow's ability to fund its invasion.
Al Jazeera reports that Russia claimed it could agree with the U.S. on
the need for lasting peace in Ukraine, but suggested negotiations
were impossible until its "special military operation" is complete.
Al Jazeera reports that Russia claimed it could agree with the U.S. on
the need for lasting peace in Ukraine, but suggested negotiations
were impossible until its "special military operation" is complete
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Any person or group can file a complaint to the ICC prosecutor for investigation, but the Hague-based court is not obliged to take them on. Israel said it would not cooperate with any external probe into Abu Akleh's death.
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