New York City, NY – Allen Weisselberg, the former chief financial officer of the Trump Organization, has been sentenced to five months in jail after pleading guilty to perjury charges in connection with former President Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial. This sentencing aligns with the recommendation made by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
During the sentencing hearing, Weisselberg was given the opportunity to speak by Judge Laurie Peterson, to which he replied, “No, your honor,” before receiving his sentence. The hearing was brief, lasting only about two minutes.
Weisselberg was accused of providing false information during a deposition and testimony in Trump’s trial, including misleading statements about his knowledge of the overvaluation of Trump’s triplex apartment. This led to his guilty plea last month on two counts of perjury.
In addition to his recent charges, Weisselberg had previously pleaded guilty to tax fraud charges in a 15-year scheme involving the Trump Organization’s business dealings. He agreed to pay nearly $2 million in back taxes, interest, and penalties for tax evasion through unreported benefits.
The civil trial, presided over by New York state Judge Arthur Engoron, resulted in a ruling that Trump and his associates were to pay more than $350 million in damages and prohibited Trump from running businesses in the state for three years. Trump has since appealed the judgment, prompting a reduction in the required bond to $175 million, which he posted with the help of billionaire Don Hankey.
The ongoing legal battles involving Weisselberg and Trump shed light on the complex legal entanglements surrounding the former president’s business dealings and the individuals involved. As the case continues to unfold, the repercussions of the verdict and the appeals process remain under scrutiny by legal experts and the public alike.