Allan Weisselberg, the long-time CFO of the Trump Organization, is likely to take a plea deal in the Manhattan investigation into the company’s practice of giving off-the-book benefits to himself and others in the company, the New York Times reports.
Although not agreeing to cooperate, Weisselberg will likely receive a five-month prison sentence for his role in covering up perks and payments to Trump Organization employees. He will also be fined and given other restrictions–perhaps even being barred from sitting on the boards of companies or charities–which would essentially force him into retirement.
The investigation into this scandal involving Donald Trump has been stifled since Alvin Bragg became Manhattan district attorney in January 2022. When he first took office, Bragg expressed pessimism to prosecutors that their case would be successful and reportedly subsequently cut resources for the investigation after two of the probe’s top lawyers resigned in protest.