Allen Weisselberg Sentenced to Jail for Lying Under Oath in Trump Business Fraud Trial
Former Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg sentenced to five months in jail for lying under oath during a civil business fraud trial of former President Donald Trump. Weisselberg faces perjury charges and is expected to serve time in Rikers Island for the second time in two years.
Key Points
- Weisselberg sentenced to five months in jail for perjury
- Charges brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg
- Weisselberg pleaded guilty to lying in civil fraud trial against Trump
- Trump ordered to pay $454 million in fines and interest for inflating property values
Pros
- Weisselberg accepted responsibility for his actions
- Justice served in holding individuals accountable for fraud
Cons
- Weisselberg faces imprisonment for a second time within a short span
- Trump's legal troubles continue with ongoing trials