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Donald Trump’s company found guilty in tax fraud trial

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Updated 21:43 6 Dec 2022 GMTPublished 21:07 6 Dec 2022 GMT

Donald Trump’s company found guilty in tax fraud trial

Donald Trump’s company was convicted of tax fraud after a case was brought to court by the Manhattan District Attorney

Dominic Smithers

Dominic Smithers

Donald Trump’s company has been convicted of tax fraud.

The case, which was brought by the Manhattan District Attorney, found a significant repudiation of financial practices at the former president’s business.

The Trump Organisation had been accused of being part of an illegal plot by top bosses to avoid paying personal income tax.

This involved them being receiving off-the-books perks such as rent-free apartments and luxury cars.

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The guilty verdict came on the second day of deliberations, and comes after a three-year investigation by prosecutors into the former president and his firm.

And while Trump himself was not personally on trial, prosecutors were clear that they believed he was well aware of what was going on.

Donald Trump's company has been found guilty of fraud.
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Despite the conviction, however, it's not thought that the penalties will jeopardise the future of Trump’s company.

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It's understood that the Trump Organisation could face a fine of up to 1.6 million dollars (£1.32 million), which could impact any of its future dealings.

UNILAD has contacted Donald Trump's representatives for a comment.

This latest legal battle comes after Trump announced that he was running once again to be President of The United States.

Speaking to his loyal and faithful supporters last month, the 76-year-old said: "We've always known this was not the end, it was only the beginning to rescue the American dream.

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"In order to make America great and glorious again I am tonight announcing my candidacy for President of the United States."

Trump recently announced he was running for president again.
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The announcement sparked cheers and applause from those in the audience.

Trump described the United States as a 'nation in decline', according to ABC News, and he believes he will be the saviour to bring it back to glory.

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"This decline is not a fate we must accept," he said.

"When given the choice, boldly, clearly and directly, I believe the American people will overwhelmingly reject the left's platform of national ruin.

"And they will embrace our platform of national greatness and glory to America."

He added: "This is a party that has become much bigger, much stronger, much more powerful [and] can do much more good for our country."

Featured Image Credit: Geopix/Bob Daemmrich/Alamy

Topics: Donald Trump, US News, Politics

Dominic Smithers
Dominic Smithers

Dominic Smithers is the News/Agenda Desk Lead, covering the latest trends and breaking stories. After graduating from the University of Leeds with a degree in French and History, he went on to write for the Manchester Evening News, the Accrington Observer and the Macclesfield Express. So as you can imagine, he’s spent many a night wondering just how useful that second language has been. But c'est la vie.

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