Trump says in sworn affidavit he doesn't have documents sought by New York Attorney General

[brooklynite]

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Source: CNN

Former President Donald Trump said in a sworn affidavit that he doesn’t have any documents sought by the New York attorney general in its investigation of the Trump Organization’s finances.

In a one-page signed affidavit filed with the court Friday, Trump wrote, “To the best of my knowledge, (i) I do not have any of the documents requested in the subpoena dated December 1, 2021 in my personal possession; and (ii) if there are any documents responsive to the subpoena I believe they would be in the possession or custody of the Trump Organization. 2. At all relevant times, I have authorized, and continue to authorize, the release of any responsive documents to the Office of the Attorney General.”

Trump signed the document on April 27, the day after the judge issued a written order holding him in civil contempt and fining him $10,000 a day. The former president has appealed that order.

Trump’s lawyer also submitted a sworn affidavit that she had checked the records, and during a hearing told a judge she had gone to Florida to speak with Trump himself.

Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/29/politics/trump-sworn-affidavit-new-york/index.html

[ificandream]

1. Hey, AG, snag him for perjury now.

"To the best of my knowledge"? That never worked well for him during the four Trumpshit years.

[JohnSJ]

2. I guess if he said its so it must be. Just like Putin saying they have no intention to invade

Ukraine.

I guess those unauthorized 15 boxes of White House records, some of which contained classified materials, must have been an honest oversight

[bluestarone]

3. Maybe should have added to the question to TFG is

Do YOU have the requested material OR control of the Requested material?

[Fullduplexxx]

4. He probably ate them

Check his toilet...oh well iguess that's 10g a day till he coughs them up

[underpants]

12. Flushed them

[Novara]

5. "I'll pull out, baby. I swear."

[cstanleytech]

6. Translation he either gave them to someone or destroyed them.

[IthinkThereforeIAM]

27. +1...

... my first thought, too.

[Warpy]

7. While "my client ate his homework" would be a tretch in most cases,

it might be believable in TFG's case. What is even more believable is that the documents in question are sitting in Mara Lardo or even rental storage elsewhere in Florida, ready to be struck by a little anti prosecutorial lightning if somebody squeals about it.

I've known a few of these guys, sad to say, and I know how they think and how they operate.

TFG undoubtedly thinks his good buddy Gov De Satan will protect him and in the shortest term, he might be right. Long term will be different. By then, his paperwork might be hidden in Moscow, the one with Putin in it.

This is one reason it takes so long to catch these guys.

[Firestorm49]

8. Right, Donald or whatever name you go by. Like anybody would believe him.

The worlds most consummate liar speaks! Well, it probably doesn’t matter since prosecution of the top tier doesn’t appear to be a priority of this administration. (Sorry)

[Blue Owl]

9. Check his toilet

[usaf-vet]

10. Really well that satisfies me. Why shouldn't we believe the TFG when says, under oath. Especially...

... when he is so clear in the affidavit?

“To the best of my knowledge, (i) I do not have any of the documents requested in the subpoena dated December 1, 2021 in my personal possession; and (ii) if there are any documents responsive to the subpoena I believe they would be in the possession or custody of the Trump Organization. 2. At all relevant times, I have authorized, and continue to authorize, the release of any responsive documents to the Office of the Attorney General.”

Maybe he is just plain LYING!

[Diamond_Dog]

11. He is such a liar!

Aarrgghh.

[bucolic_frolic]

13. Well why didn't you say so? But read the disclaimers

“To the best of my knowledge"
"my personal possession" could be held by corporation or others?
"responsive documents" whatever that means

[MontanaMama]

14. He's lying.

The only way he's not lying is if Putin has them...or Jr and Gums. That said...we better not have to take his word for it. This better not be over.

[keithbvadu2]

15. Would his accountant have them for his taxes?

Would his accountant have them for his taxes?

If not, redo his taxes.

Would his banks have them for his finances?

[hamsterjill]

23. Exactly.

There are copies somewhere. Accountants would have had to certify copies of financials, etc.

[Turbineguy]

16. Assume he's lying.

[Fiendish Thingy]

17. Seize his assistant's laptop and his phones. That's where the documents are. Nt

[PoliticAverse]

18. "in my personal possession" - n/t

[hamsterjill]

24. Bingo.

Can’t they subpoena the Trump organization? His comments suggest the Trump organization may have the requested documents. It cannot be legal to hide via corporate veil when there is obvious intent to defraud.

[riversedge]

19. ...After a brief telephonic hearing Friday morning, the judge denied Trump's motion to purge the con

https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/29/politics/trump-sworn-affidavit-new-york/index.html

............After a brief telephonic hearing Friday morning, the judge denied Trump's motion to purge the contempt.

"Mr. Trump's personal affidavit is completely devoid of any useful detail. Notably, it fails to state where he kept his files, how his files were stored in the regular course of business, who had access to such files, what, if any, the retention policy was for such files, and, importantly, where he believes such files are currently located," he wrote. The judge also found the sworn statement from Trump's attorney unsatisfactory.

NY attorney general's office says it's nearly done unraveling Trump's 'Russian nesting doll'
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The judge previously said Trump could end the contempt if he complied with the subpoena or him or his attorneys detailed their efforts to search for documents sought by the subpoena. He called Trump's lawyer's earlier response "boilerplate."..................................

[LiberalLovinLug]

20. I don't have them...

..anymore

[DallasNE]

21. What Is The Law On The Retention Of These Documents

It seems that if the retention period had not yet expired on the date of subpoena, then he either delivers the documents or face additional charges related to the destruction of the documents. This is a lose-lose situation for Trump.

[OMGWTF]

22. Says the jerkhole with over 35,000 documented lies while he was pResident.

Lying liars gonna lie.

[YoshidaYui]

25. Lock him up!!!

lock him up! lock him up!

[twodogsbarking]

26. Ignorance is no excuse for abuse of the law.

Lying shouldn't be either.

[Thomas Hurt]

28. The Pig had them burned the day the AG filed her law suit.

[Omaha Steve]

29. After a review by forum hosts....LOCKING

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