Letitia James, a New York attorney general, has indicated that most cases should be settled during a three-year investigation into his office on the Donald Trump business, which has already begun. he was caught in a trap one of its top leaders.
Speaking to a business group and the general public in Manhattan on Wednesday, James cited Trump’s research as evidence of his determination to recruit actors. “I can assure you that the study is still alive, so be careful.”
The former president has been in the spotlight in recent weeks, saving money and nationwide talks that have boosted hopes for another chance at the White House. If so, the cases in which the attorney general and Cyrus Vance, the attorney general of Manhattan, are likely to be involved.
In July, they all unveiled 15 lawsuits in which the Trump Organization and its chief financial officer, Allen Weisselberg, accuse him of failing to pay taxes on companies such as school tuition and car rental.
The Weisselberg are similar. Trump has denied the charge as a “political witch hunt” in which he was flogged by his Democratic opponents.
The Weisselberg’s crimes, as well as the investigations of his children, are seen by many as lawyers to persuade him to join their investigation. In the meantime, he has refused to do so.
Meanwhile, prosecutors are also considering paying taxes to another Trump administration: Matthew Calamari, a senior official. He is expected to make a decision within a few weeks.
Nicholas Gravante, a Calamari lawyer and former Trump Organization spokesman, said he hoped to reassure critics that his client had not violated any of the rules: “We are in talks with our lawyer’s office. good and useful. ”
The Trump administration has not immediately responded to a request for comment.
Mu recent interview and FT, Vance declined to discuss the matter but said his goal was to “implement the decisions regarding reimbursement before leaving” the office by the end of the year.
James’ Wednesday appearance at the Association for a Better New York breakfast packed with deep-willed suppliers and electricians reinforces the idea that he is planning to become ambassador next year, as well as his address, which is similar to the negotiations.
In his remarks, he tried to raise money with Andrew Cuomo, a three-year-old New York Democratic Governor who resigned in August after investigators appointed by James’s office found he was abusing several women. Cuomo, who resigned shortly after the reports were released, repeatedly criticized the investigation as a way for James to remove his political opponent.
“So far, I have decided to take the highway. I have decided not to respond, ”the attorney general said Wednesday. He later criticized Cuomo, saying: “He never took part in what he did” or “he blamed himself for how his actions affected our government”.