Overview

• 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.