[영어 기사] Trump Organization Faces Criminal Charges

Trump Organization Faces Criminal Charges

 

On July 1, chief financial officer for the Trump Organization, Allen Weisselberg, turned himself in to the New York state authorities. He was charged with hiding $1.7 million (W1.9 billion) worth of income. The Trump Organization is the holding company that owns hotels, golf clubs, commercial properties, and other assets on behalf of the Trump family's brand name. It is the cornerstone of the Trump family's organization and oversees almost all of the family's business dealings.

Prosecutors claim that there was a 15-year-long scheme to help the organization's executives avoid taxes by dolling out benefits such as rent and school tuition, which are not necessarily monitored by the Inland Revenue Service (IRS), the United States' tax authority. Lawyers for the organization and for Weisselberg have pleaded not guilty to the charge. While no charges were brought up against the former president himself, the charges could have massive implications for not only his business, but also for his personal and political life. Legal experts expect that during the court proceedings, vital documents, such as his personal tax statements, will become public. Trump refused to release these during his political run and presidency, as he and others close to the organization could be forced to reveal potentially embarrassing and damning information.

Many of the Republican Party's members and supporters have claimed that the action is a “political move” to smear Trump's name and ruin any future political endeavors. However, the prosecutors have rebutted, claiming that they are operating perfectly within the state's reach and that they are not fueled by political ambitions.

 

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Topic

1. On July 1, chief financial officer for the Trump Organization, Allen Weisselberg, turned himself in to the New York state what?

 Allen turned himself in to the New York state authority.

2. Legal experts expect that during the court proceedings, vital documents, such as his personal tax statements, will become what?

 Leagal expects that vital documents such as tax statements will become public

3. Many of the Republican Party's members and supporters have claimed that the action is a “political move” to smear Trump's name and ruin any future what?

 They have claimed the the action is a 'political move' to smear Trump's name and ruin any future political endeacors

 

4. Do you think Donald Trump should be charged for the wrongdoings of his organization?

 I don't know. this is something that only Trump knows.

5. Do you think that people should be able to see the tax documents that Trump has continued to hide?

 yes, people always monitor Trump's tax activity as well as politicians. this will lead to transparent political activity

6. Has a politician in your country ever broken the law?

 yes, there are many politician have broken the law in my country. I somtimes hear of news about there criminal charges

7. Have you ever seen a politician punished for breaking the law?

 yes, i saw a politician punished for breaking the law in news.