NEW YORK, July 15, 2022 (AFP) – Former US President Donald Trump’s testimony in the New York civil investigation into alleged fraud at the family business was delayed following the death of his first wife, an official confirmed. court this Friday (15).
Republican businessman and their eldest son, Donald Jr. and Ivanka Trump were due to begin affidavits this Friday as part of an investigation by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
However, a spokesperson for James noted that the hearings were postponed due to the death of Donald Jr.’s mother, Ivana Trump. and Ivanka on Thursday.
“In light of Ivana Trump’s passing yesterday, we received a request from the lawyer of Donald Trump and his children to delay the three statements that were complied,” the spokesperson said in an emailed statement to AFP. Said.
While offering his condolences to the Trump family, he said, “This is a temporary delay and statements will be rescheduled as soon as possible. At this time, there is no further information on dates or other data to be submitted.”
Ivana Trump died at her home in Manhattan, New York, at the age of 73. Police are investigating whether the woman accidentally fell down the stairs and the city’s coroner must determine the cause of death.
James suspects that the Trump Organization fraudulently overestimated the value of real estate it owned when applying for bank loans and declared it to tax authorities for lower amounts in order to pay less taxes.
The former president and his family denied allegations of misconduct and claimed political motives were behind them.
source: Noticias
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