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☆ DA in Trump Org closings accuses Donald Trump of 'sanctioning tax fraud' — and implies 1 witness was paid off
  + stars: | 2022-12-02 | by ( Laura Italiano | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +6 min
In closings, a prosecutor took the extraordinary step of accusing Trump of "sanctioning tax fraud." This 2012 memo shows Donald Trump 'explicitly sanctioning tax fraud,' a prosecutor said in closing arguments on December 2, 2022, in the Trump Organization tax-fraud trial. multiple defense lawyers shouted when the prosecutor accused Trump of "sanctioning tax fraud," interrupting the closing arguments. Judge, we go back to the issue that he just argued Donald Trump was explicitly authorizing tax fraud," she complained. The Manhattan case charges two corporate subsidiaries — the Trump Corporation and the Trump Payroll Corporation, both doing business as the Trump Organization — with scheme to defraud, conspiracy and related tax-fraud crimes.
☆ Veterans Messi and Lewandowski face off for knockout berth
  + stars: | 2022-11-28 | by ( Andrew Cawthorne | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +2 min
DOHA, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Two of the most intimidating strikers in world football, Argentina's 35-year-old Lionel Messi and Poland's 34-year-old Robert Lewandowski, line up against each other on Wednesday with a last 16 place at stake in the World Cup. A draw would be enough for the South Americans too if Mexico and Saudi Arabia also end level. 'EMOTIONAL' LEWANDOWSKILike Messi, Lewandowski is also his nation's all-time top scorer and is on possibly his last mission at a World Cup. He has been in sizzling form for Messi's old club Barcelona and has also had an eventful start in Qatar. Lewandowski uncharacteristically missed a penalty in Poland's opening draw with Mexico before scoring his first ever World Cup goal in their 2-0 win over Saudi Arabia.
☆ Trump Org's ex-CFO says Eric Trump will decide if he'll get his annual $500,000 bonus after his testimony in the criminal trial
  + stars: | 2022-11-15 | by ( Laura Italiano | Natalie Musumeci | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +2 min
Weisselberg testified in court that Eric Trump will decide if he gets his annual $500,000 bonus. Weisselberg is the prosecutors' key witness in the criminal tax-fraud trial of Donald Trump's company. When asked by a prosecutor whether he still expects to receive his annual $500,000 bonus this year, Weisselberg replied, "I don't know yet." prosecutor Susan Hoffinger asked Weisselberg in the lower Manhattan courtroom, prompting him to reply, "Eric Trump," who is one of Donald Trump's three sons. Hoffinger asked Weisselberg, who then answered, "Yes."
☆ Cuba shouldn't be on sponsor of terrorism list, former U.S. officials say
  + stars: | 2022-10-20 | by ( Ed Augustin | Ed Augustin Is A British Journalist Based In Havana Who Has Written For The New York Times | The Guardian | ) www.nbcnews.com   time to read: +9 min
HAVANA — Along with Iran, Syria and North Korea, Cuba is listed as a “state sponsor of terrorism” by the U.S. Department of State. Cuba has called the sponsor of terrorism designation "illegitimate and immoral," arguing that it deprives it of financing and credit sources. “‘Cuba is not a state sponsor of terrorism’ was a mantra from the moment I walked into the State Department to the moment I walked out,” he said. Throughout the 1980s, Cuba shared intelligence with, trained and apparently supplied weapons to revolutionary movements fighting military dictatorships in Central America. Cuba will once again be a “guarantor state.”The Biden administration has provided no evidence that Cuba sponsors terrorism.
☆ Cops on Brazil's campaign trail call for backup as violence spikes
  + stars: | 2022-09-27 | by ( Gabriel Stargardter | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +10 min
They asked the top Federal Police officers in each state to reinforce Lula campaign events with bulletproof cars, tactical teams, drones and intelligence reports. Some of them have responded by stockpiling guns and lashing out at leftists during a tense campaign marred by high-profile cases of violence. Ten years of troubles have resulted in stark political polarization - embodied by Lula and Bolsonaro - that has become increasingly menacing on the campaign trail. BOLSONARO STRONGHOLDSThe Federal Police have also sought to open two other criminal probes over threats to Lula, according to the source. Lula has just 27% support in Santa Catarina, against 49% for Bolsonaro, according to the latest survey by pollster Ipec.
☆ Special elections are confusing, chaotic messes that bleed taxpayers — and could often be avoided if politicians quit before leveling up, flaming out, or dropping dead
  + stars: | 2022-09-18 | by ( Grace Panetta | ) www.businessinsider.com   time to read: +23 min
Young's death triggered an unprecedented series of three statewide votes — a special primary, a special general election held along with a regular primary, and a regular general election — within five months. The Alaska special election is just one of the more than 120 congressional special elections conducted over the past two decades, an Insider analysis found. Special elections bombard votersSpecial elections routinely attract special attention. Rebecca Blackwell/APIn 2022, special elections are 'a perfect storm of confusion'Special congressional elections are, on balance, less democratic than regular elections. "We knew from the beginning that it would be harder to win a special election," McCready said of his September 2019 special election.
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