Trump ally Allen Weisselberg has been released from jail

Former Trump ally and chief financial officer of the Trump Organization, Allen Weisselberg, was released early from Rikers Island after being convicted of perjury during a civil fraud trial. He had previously served time for charges related to a tax fraud scheme. Weisselberg pleaded guilty to two counts of perjury and accepted responsibility for his actions. He was accused of lying about the valuation of Donald Trump’s apartment and committing perjury during testimony. Trump and top executives at the Trump Organization were hit with a $464 million fraud judgment, which was ultimately reduced to $175 million. The judge presiding over the case criticized the defendants’ lack of remorse and willingness to continue their behavior. Weisselberg was barred from serving in the financial control function of any New York corporation and was ordered to pay back $1 million from his separation agreement. Overall, the case highlighted the ethical concerns surrounding the Trump Organization and its executives.

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