We believe the conduct alleged in this action also violates federal criminal law. And we are referring those criminal violations that we`ve uncovered to the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York and In the Internal Revenue Service. The pattern of fraud and deception that was used by Mr. Trump and the Trump Organization for their own financial benefit is astounding.
Letitia James: “We believe the conduct alleged in this action also violates federal criminal law. And we are referring those criminal…”
On the recordSeptember 20, 2022
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Letitia James discusses the referral of criminal violations related to Donald Trump's financial conduct to federal authorities.
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