NY prosecutors have told at least one Trump Org. witness to prepare for grand jury testimony
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- Prosecutors in Manhattan are reportedly telling witness to prepare to testify in the criminal case aimed at the Trump Organization.
- Earlier this week , the Washington Post reported that Cy Vance Jr.'s office has convened a special grand jury for the case.
- The jury typically deliberates for three to six months and is widely used in fraud or corruption cases.
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Prosecutors are telling potential Trump Organization witnesses to get ready to testify in front of a special grand jury in the Manhattan district attorney's criminal case, as first reported by ABC News .
The revelation signals that the criminal case surrounding the Trump organization is moving to a more advanced stage.
The investigation is being led by Manhattan district attorney Cyrus Vance Jr.'s office, and has evolved into a criminal case, looking into Trump's real estate company's financial practices and how money moved between higher-ups at the organization. The investigation has looked into Trump's tax returns, and is delving into how the organization filed reimbursements to former Trump attorney Michael Cohen.
Earlier this week , the Washington Post reported that Vance's office had convened a special grand jury for the case, which will consider whether there is enough evidence to justify bringing charges against Trump.
The grand jury is set to meet three days a week, for between three and six months.
The move signals that with a longer jury, the DA's office may continue to call witnesses over the timeline of the case.
Investigators have also taken a series of steps to analyze the finances of Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg . Prosecutors have subpoenaed his and his family's financial records, and are looking into the perks he may have arranged for his son Barry, who is a longtime Trump Organization employee.
Insider reached out to the Trump Organization and to the Manhattan DA's office for comment.
Via PakApNews