Former Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg pleads guilty to perjury in connection to Trump's civil fraud trial and is expected to be sentenced to 5 months in jail. Weisselberg and others were barred from operating their business in NY for 2-3 years. Trump dismissed the trial as a 'witch hunt.'
Key Points
Weisselberg pleaded guilty to perjury in connection to Trump's civil fraud trial.
Expected to be sentenced to 5 months in jail.
Weisselberg and others barred from operating business in NY for 2-3 years.
Trump dismissed the trial as a 'witch hunt.'
Pros
Justice served in holding individuals accountable for financial crimes.
Cons
Negative impact on Trump organization's operations in New York.