Under the unusual arrangement, the Republican Party is paying to defend the former president as he faces investigations into his private business practices. Source: New York Times
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Trump Fraud Inquiry’s Focus: Did He Mislead His Own Accountants?
By Gotham Rex on December 14, 2021
The investigation, by the Manhattan district attorney, is zeroing in on information the former president and his company shared about the value of his assets. Source: New York Times
Steve McLaughlin, a Cuomo Nemesis, Is Charged With Campaign Fraud
By Gotham Rex on December 1, 2021
Steve McLaughlin, a Republican county executive and a former state lawmaker, was accused of using campaign funds to pay a personal debt. Source: New York Times
Gerald Migdol Is Charged in Campaign Finance Scheme
By Gotham Rex on November 19, 2021
Gerald Migdol is accused of concealing contributions to a New York City comptroller candidate to get more public-matching funds. Source: New York Times
Gene Freidman, ‘Taxi King’ Who Upended His Industry, Dies at 50
By Gotham Rex on October 25, 2021
He bid up the price of medallions and borrowed against them. When their value plummeted, immigrant cabbies were left deep in debt. Source: New York Times
Trump Organization, Already Under Indictment, Faces New Criminal Inquiry
By Gotham Rex on October 20, 2021
The investigation, by the Westchester County district attorney’s office, increases the legal scrutiny of the former president and his family business. Source: New York Times
U.S. Charges Once-Rising Artist With Selling Raymond Pettibon Forgeries
By Gotham Rex on October 14, 2021
Christian Rosa is accused in a federal indictment of scheming to defraud art buyers through the sale of four pieces purportedly by Mr. Pettibon. Source: New York Times
Antiquities Dealer Admits Mass-Producing Fakes He Sold for Years
By Gotham Rex on October 13, 2021
The owner of a longtime Manhattan gallery said in court that while some customers thought they were buying ancient items, they were actually modern knockoffs, just made to look old. Source: New York Times
Trump’s Shadow Looms as Trial of Giuliani Associate Begins
By Gotham Rex on October 12, 2021
Though Mr. Parnas played a key role in the events that led to the former president’s impeachment, the charges he faces involve accusations of campaign finance violations. Source: New York Times
18 Former N.B.A. Players Charged With Insurance Fraud
By Gotham Rex on October 7, 2021
Federal prosecutors said Terrence Williams, who once played for the New Jersey Nets, had orchestrated a scheme that led to the filing of nearly $4 million in fraudulent medical claims. Source: New York Times
Jack Brown Earns $1 Million to Run Homeless Shelters Despite Troubled Past
By Gotham Rex on October 4, 2021
Some executives at nonprofit groups that operate New York City homeless shelters are benefiting from the plight of the people they serve. Source: New York Times
Housing Boss Earns $1 Million to Run Shelters Despite a Troubled Past
By Gotham Rex on October 3, 2021
Some executives at nonprofit groups that operate New York City homeless shelters are benefiting from the plight of the people they serve. Source: New York Times
Pearl Tytell, Examiner of Dubious Documents, Dies at 104
By Gotham Rex on October 2, 2021
For a half-century, she used her knowledge of handwriting, typewriters, paper and ink to investigate the veracity of checks, letters, contracts and other paperwork. Source: New York Times
Alberto Vilar, Arts Patron Convicted of Fraud, Dies at 80
By Gotham Rex on September 8, 2021
An opera fan, he used the riches from his investment business to fuel a spending spree at opera companies and other cultural organizations. But many of his pledges went unfulfilled. Source: New York Times
Trump Organization Indictment: What We Know
By Gotham Rex on July 1, 2021
Charges against the former president’s company and a top executive, explained. Source: New York Times