Finally the first legal action has been taken by Leticia James, Attorney General of New York, against The Former Guy. There are many more investigations underway, of course, and I have heard it said that everyone wanted to be the second one to bring charges, not the first, so as to avoid the demented hatred of the extremist Trump Cult. But New York leads off. Thank you, Leticia.
This lawsuit claiming financial fraud of Trump and his corrupt organization go back to long before his presidency. This will likely cripple his fraudulent business, and she has referred criminal charges of bank fraud, tax fraud, wire fraud, etc. to federal prosecutors in Manhattan. Crimes that carry prison sentences if found guilty.
The lawsuit is a civil action that could result in fines and restrictions on future business practices. Perhaps ending his business for good. Guilt in a civil charge is based upon a preponderance of evidence, and anyone who pleads the fifth amendment - refuse to answer on the grounds that the answer might incriminate me - can be seen as an admission of guilt. The Former Guy pled the fifth five hundred times in court.
Criminal charges need to be proven beyond a reasonable doubt, and taking the fifth cannot be seen as an admission of guilt, so those legal actions will be decided according to that level of evidence needed to convict.
Next up may be in Georgia where he is being investigated for trying to overthrow the votes for Biden in 2020. Should be a slam dunk, just play the tape where he asks for 11,780 votes to be “found” for him. Tried to overthrow an election.
Why a lifelong conman and criminal was dumb enough to become the most visible and most scrutinized person in the country is baffling. I guess it goes back to his statement on the campaign trail in 2016 - When you’re a celebrity they let you do it, you can get away with anything.
Until you can’t.
Prison please.
