United States President Donald Trump has accused New York state officials of trying to "take down" the National Rifle Association as the powerful gun rights group faces internal divisions and allegations of financial improprieties. New York's attorney general, Letitia James, has issued subpoenas as part of an investigation related to the NRA, but she declined to elaborate. The New York Times reported the probe relates to the group's tax-exempt status. "The NRA is under siege by (New York Governor Andrew) Cuomo and the New York State A.G., who are illegally using the State's legal apparatus to take down and destroy this very important organization, & others. It must get its act together quickly, stop the internal fighting, & get back to GREATNESS - FAST!" Trump said in a Twitter post. The gun group was roiled over the weekend when internal disputes spilled into the open at its annual meeting in Indianapolis, when retired US Marine Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North said he will … [Read more...] about New York state officials trying to take down NRA
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Michael Avenatti faces decades in prison in California, New York
Chris Woodyard USA TODAY Published 7:42 PM EDT Apr 1, 2019 SANTA ANA, Calif. -- Michael Avenatti made his first West Coast court appearance Monday as a criminal defendant -- not as an attorney for Stormy Daniel in her case against President Donald Trump. Avenatti requested to waive his right to a preliminary hearing as he faces charges of having embezzled more than $1 million from a client. U.S. Magistrate Judge John Early set April 29 for Avenatti's post-indictment arraignment. Outside the Orange County, California, courthouse, in meeting briefly with reporters and a battery of television cameras, Avenatti vowed to fight the charges. "For nearly 20 years, I have represented Davids vs. Goliaths as an attorney," he said. Now, he said, he will be winding through the justice system himself and "I am highly confident that when the truth gets out, justice will be done." Though he spoke only for about a minute, a heckler tried to shout him down with … [Read more...] about Michael Avenatti faces decades in prison in California, New York
New York woman accused of stealing $410K from charity for fallen police families
A volunteer treasurer for a charity benefitting the families of fallen New York City police officers was charged Thursday with stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from the nonprofit organization to pay for personal expenses. Lorraine Shanley, 68, of Staten Island, is charged with bank fraud and identity theft, accused of pocketing more than $410,000 from Survivors of the Shield, CBS New York reported. According to the criminal complaint, Shanley managed the charity's finances between 2010 and 2017. During that time period, the charity received approximately $1.9 million in donations, over 99 percent of which came from New York Police Department employees, officials said. "Lorraine Shanley allegedly capitalized on tragedy and monetized people's generosity," U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman said in a statement. "As alleged, Shanley stole over 20 percent of the donations to a charity whose sole mission is to help the families of NYPD officers killed in the line of … [Read more...] about New York woman accused of stealing $410K from charity for fallen police families
New York prosecutor probing Trump business deals
New York prosecutor probing Trump business deals BelfastTelegraph.co.uk New York’s attorney general has opened a civil investigation into Donald Trump’s business dealings, taking action after his former lawyer told Congress he exaggerated his wealth to obtain loans. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/new-york-prosecutor-probing-trump-business-deals-37905428.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/article37905425.ece/b1aab/AUTOCROP/h342/bpanews_904a245a-ea61-4023-b3c2-7bba09eb9122_1 Email New York’s attorney general has opened a civil investigation into Donald Trump’s business dealings, taking action after his former lawyer told Congress he exaggerated his wealth to obtain loans. A source said Letitia James issued subpoenas to Deutsche Bank and Investors Bank seeking records related to four Trump property projects and his failed 2014 bid to buy the Buffalo Bills American football club. Trump’s former lawyer Michael … [Read more...] about New York prosecutor probing Trump business deals
Bloomberg: New York has prepared Paul Manafort charges if Trump pardons him
20:58, 22 February 2019 World 17 Manafort was convicted of eight felonies, pleaded guilty to two more and is scheduled to be sentenced next month for those federal crimes. REUTERS New York state prosecutors have put together a criminal case against Paul Manafort that they could file quickly if the former chairman of Donald Trump's 2016 campaign receives a presidential pardon. New York County District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. is ready to file an array of tax and other charges against Manafort, according to two people familiar with the matter, something seen as an insurance policy should the president exercise his power to free the former aide, Bloomberg said. Skirting laws that protect defendants from being charged twice for the same offense has been one of Vance's challenges. Read also Reuters: Manafort sentencing hearing set for March 8 Manafort was convicted of eight felonies, pleaded guilty to two more and is scheduled to be sentenced next month for those federal … [Read more...] about Bloomberg: New York has prepared Paul Manafort charges if Trump pardons him