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Prosecutor in Trump criminal probe convenes grand jury to hear evidence, weigh potential charges
mystery-ak:
Prosecutor in Trump criminal probe convenes grand jury to hear evidence, weigh potential charges
Shayna Jacobs, David Fahrenthold 1 hr ago
NEW YORK —Manhattan's district attorney has convened the grand jury that is expected to decide whether to indict former president Donald Trump, other executives at his company or the business itself should prosecutors present the panel with criminal charges, according to two people familiar with the development.
The panel was convened recently and will sit three days a week for six months. It is likely to hear several matters — not just the Trump case — during the duration of its term, which is longer than a traditional New York state grand-jury assignment, these people said. Like others, they spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing investigation. Generally, special grand juries such as this one are convened to participate in long-term matters rather than to hear evidence of crimes charged routinely.
The move indicates that District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance Jr.’s investigation of the former president and his business has reached an advanced stage after more than two years. It suggests, too, that Vance believes he has found evidence of a crime — if not by Trump then by someone potentially close to him or by his company.
Vance’s investigation is expansive, according to people familiar the probe and public disclosures made during related litigation. His investigators are scrutinizing Trump’s business practices before he was president, including whether the value of specific properties in the Trump Organization’s real estate portfolio were manipulated in a way that defrauded banks and insurance companies, and if any tax benefits were obtained illegally through unscrupulous asset valuation.
The district attorney also is examining the compensation provided to top Trump Organization executives, people familiar with the matter have said.
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Victoria33:
I just heard this on early news, central time. All news channels will likely have this at 7pm and 8pm more in detail.
Wingnut:
--- Quote from: Victoria33 on May 25, 2021, 11:52:34 pm ---I just heard this on early news, central time. All news channels will likely have this at 7pm and 8pm more in detail.
--- End quote ---
I bet you are all giddy with excitement.
libertybele:
Of course they are going to charge him. This is just the beginning. They are going to keep him busy in the courts, bankrupt him financially and ensure that he doesn't run again for any political office.
They will also do the same with his family members, in particular Don Jr. and Eric. Because of Jared's liberal ties, they may decide to leave him and Ivanka alone. I don't think that they will go after Tiffany as she wasn't as involved with her father politically as much as the others.
240B:
"Law" has nothing to do with the American Judicial System these days.
So yes. They will likely charge him whether it is 'legal' or not.
They will just do it anyway, and worry about any legalities later.
The immediate goal is to get "Trump was charged with 'whatever'" in the news cycle.
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