Nov. 17 (UPI) -- Former Trump Organization chief financial officer Allen Weisselberg testified Thursday that Donald Trump, or sometimes sons Eric Trump or Donald Trump Jr., had roles in the company's alleged tax fraud scheme.
Weisselberg testified the Trumps signed checks to pay up to $100,000 for private school tuition for Weisselberg's grandchildren. Weisselberg said he then deducted the money from his salary, giving him a lowered tax liability. Copies of some of the signed checks were submitted as evidence.
The Trump Organization and Weisselberg face 15 counts of tax fraud crimes filed by the Manhattan District Attorney's Office. Weisselberg is cooperating with prosecutors, testifying against the company under a plea deal.
Weisselberg pleaded guilty to 15 charges in August.
Prosecutors accuse Trump Organization of 'greed and cheating' as tax fraud trial opens
