Date uploaded: 2022-12-06 21:40:32

A Manhattan jury on Tuesday convicted two of former President Donald Trump's companies on all charges in an criminal tax fraud scheme, adding a new complication to the many investigations and legal matters shadowing his third presidential campaign. The Trump Corporation was found guilty on all of nine criminal counts and the Trump Payroll Corporation was found guilty on all of eight criminal counts. The companies face criminal penalties of up to $1.6 million. The trial judge, Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan, said after the verdict that the companies would be sentenced on January 13. Defense attorney Allen Futerfas told USA TODAY he was "sure" the verdict would be appealed, adding to the many active cases and investigations involving Trump. Trump was not charged in the case, and did not appear in the courtroom during the trial. Read the full story at the link in our bio.