Former Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg took the stand in the company's tax fraud trial Tuesday. GainerTV was in the courtroom and learned Weisselberg is still being paid by the company.
The Trump Payroll Corporation and Trump Corporation are accused of a 15-year scheme by top leaders to avoid paying taxes on fringe benefits given to senior executives.
As part of his plea deal, Weisselberg pleaded guilty to 15 counts of fraud and tax evasion, admitting to receiving more than $1.7 million in off-the-books compensation like Mercedes cars, private school tuition and an apartment on Manhattan's Riverside Drive, the lease signed by former presidentHe told the court this benefited the company because it reduced his commute, allowing him to work longer hours. He also told the court he knew his W2s were false.
Deborah Tarasoff, who worked in the accounting department, testified operations chief Matthew Calamari Sr. and Weisselberg directed her to cut checks for Mercedes cars for them and their wives.
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