'Next phase' of criminal probe into Trump finances: Finding witnesses [View all]
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Source: Reuters
March 22, 20215:02 AM Updated 3 hours ago
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Prosecutors are looking to gather information and testimony from bankers, bookkeepers, real-estate consultants and others close to the Trump Organization who could provide insights on its dealings, according to interviews and court filings. The process of identifying all witnesses and targets could take months.
“The next phase is identifying targets” for subpoenas and testimony, said one person familiar with the case.
Vance has not accused Trump or his associates of wrongdoing but is examining, among other things, whether property values were manipulated to reduce Trump’s taxes or obtain other economic benefits. The case is being heard by a grand jury that will decide whether there is evidence to indict Trump or his associates.
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THE INSIDERS
Vance’s investigation will likely rely heavily on Trump’s closest associates - people who can address the key question of what Trump was thinking when he made the financial claims now under scrutiny. Only a core group of Trump’s confidantes can address that state-of-mind question, which is critical to proving criminal intent........................
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Read more: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-investigation-witnesses-ins/next-phase-of-criminal-probe-into-trump-finances-finding-witnesses-idUSKBN2BE15X
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