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Will the Trump Foundation case be handed over to Mueller? (Original Post) kentuck Jun 2018 OP
It's a lawsuit, not criminal charges. fallout87 Jun 2018 #1
But isn't it open to possible further charges? kentuck Jun 2018 #2
If you or I were involved in this kind of crook-ed operation the Feds would have us in irons. nt Cognitive_Resonance Jun 2018 #7
+1 uponit7771 Jun 2018 #11
NY Atty Gen apparently is referring to Feds for possible criminal charges involving IRS wishstar Jun 2018 #3
no trof Jun 2018 #4
Only if it falls under Mueller's charter LiberalBob_in_MA Jun 2018 #5
Makes sense. kentuck Jun 2018 #6
The Trump Org Tax Returns would tell..... ProudMNDemocrat Jun 2018 #9
Referrals are being made to the IRS and FEC for possible criminal charges. triron Jun 2018 #8
No, for many reasons. former9thward Jun 2018 #10

kentuck

(111,103 posts)
2. But isn't it open to possible further charges?
Thu Jun 14, 2018, 07:52 PM
Jun 2018

If the Family was using the Foundation as a means to keep from paying taxes, would that not be more than a simple lawsuit? If they were using it for campaign donations, would that be illegal?

Sounds serious on this end...

wishstar

(5,270 posts)
3. NY Atty Gen apparently is referring to Feds for possible criminal charges involving IRS
Thu Jun 14, 2018, 07:54 PM
Jun 2018

and since there are campaign related violations involved with Sessions recused, guess Rosenstein will have to decide whether Mueller or a different team from FBI would handle investigation since Russia does not seem to be involved.

 

LiberalBob_in_MA

(34 posts)
5. Only if it falls under Mueller's charter
Thu Jun 14, 2018, 08:03 PM
Jun 2018

... to investigate Russian interference in the 2016 election.

If it is shown the Foundation finances we're involved one way or another with Russians and the election, then I suppose it would be fair game for Mueller.

triron

(22,007 posts)
8. Referrals are being made to the IRS and FEC for possible criminal charges.
Thu Jun 14, 2018, 08:37 PM
Jun 2018

I guess Mueller could certainly look at this stuff if it is relevant to his purview.

former9thward

(32,025 posts)
10. No, for many reasons.
Thu Jun 14, 2018, 09:52 PM
Jun 2018

It is state not federal. It is civil not criminal. If the feds had wanted to look at this stuff they have had years to do it. They don't. `

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