Weisselberg Pleads Guilty to Perjury, Trump Lawyers Under Scrutiny

The guilty plea of Trump Organization's former CFO raises questions about the knowledge and actions of Trump's legal team, potentially facing criminal prosecution.

• Former Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg pleaded guilty to perjury, admitting to lying under oath in the New York attorney general’s investigation of Donald Trump.
• The plea could have serious implications for Trump's attorneys if they knew Weisselberg lied, potentially facing criminal prosecution and disciplinary actions.
• Judge Arthur Engoron demanded Trump’s lawyers to detail any knowledge of Weisselberg's false testimony that wouldn't violate their professional ethics.
• Legal experts emphasize that lawyers must take remedial measures if they know a client or witness has engaged in criminal or fraudulent conduct.
• Weisselberg's admission of perjury and the potential implications for Trump's legal team highlight the ethical responsibilities of attorneys in court proceedings.

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