Washington DC: Former President Donald Trump scored a rare legal victory, as the Westchester County District Attorney’s office announced that it was dropping its investigation into whether the Trump Organization had undervalued its Briarcliff Manor golf course for tax purposes.
The investigation had been ongoing for several years, and Trump had repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. The DA’s office said that it had “concluded that there was insufficient evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that any person or entity committed a crime.”
The announcement was a major victory for Trump, who has been facing a number of legal challenges since leaving office. It is also a sign that the DA’s office may be reluctant to pursue criminal charges against Trump, even in cases where there is evidence of wrongdoing.
The Trump Organization has a long history of fighting with local governments over property taxes. In 2021, a New York judge ruled that the company had underpaid its taxes on the Briarcliff Manor golf course by millions of dollars. The company agreed to pay back the overcharges, but it continued to dispute the town’s assessment of the property.
The DA’s investigation into the Trump Organization’s tax practices was one of several probes that were launched into Trump’s business dealings after he left office. The Manhattan District Attorney’s office is also investigating whether Trump committed financial crimes, and the New York State Attorney General’s office is investigating Trump’s charitable foundation.
Trump has denied any wrongdoing in all of the investigations, and he has accused his political opponents of trying to “witch hunt” him. The DA’s announcement on Tuesday is a sign that Trump may be able to avoid criminal charges in at least one of the cases against him.
However, the investigations are still ongoing, and it is possible that Trump could still face charges in the future. The Trump Organization has also been sued by a number of people and businesses, and it is unclear how those lawsuits will be resolved.
The legal challenges facing Trump are a major distraction for him, and they could have a significant impact on his political future. If Trump is charged with a crime, it could damage his reputation and make it difficult for him to run for office again.thumb_upthumb_downuploadGoogle itmore_vert