5 facts to be aware of regarding Trump’s fraud trial in New York

5 facts to be aware of regarding Trump's fraud trial in New York

2. His kids are involved.

Donald Jr. and Eric, two of Mr. Trump’s adult children, are included as witnesses and co-defendants in the case. In 2017, the year their father won the presidency, the two assumed control of the Trump Organization.

 

Both of Mr. Trump’s sons are charged with what Attorney General Letitia James has called “persistent and repeated fraud” in relation to their businesses, just like their father.

Ms. James filed a complaint in which she lists numerous specific accusations against Eric and Donald Jr., most of which have to do with purportedly false appraisals of real estate values.

 

Eric Trump arriving in court

For instance, Eric Trump is accused of concealing the true worth of the expansive Seven Springs Estate in Westchester County, promoting unapproved and “not feasible” improvements there, and falsely inflating the value of the tax deductions associated with it.

The lawsuit states that both men will be barred from holding officer or directorships in “any New York corporation or similar business entity” that is registered or licensed with the state.

128 witnesses, including the former president, his two sons, and his daughter Ivanka, are expected to be called by Mr. Trump’s defense team. Michael Cohen, his former attorney, will testify on behalf of the prosecution.