Trump lawyer says he expects to make motion to dismiss charges from Manhattan grand jury indictment

Donald Trump's legal team has announced that they plan to file a motion to dismiss the charges from the Manhattan grand jury indictment. The former president's lawyer, Ronald Fischetti, stated that the indictment was politically motivated and lacked any legal basis. The indictment, which was unsealed on July 1st, charged the Trump Organization and its chief financial officer, Allen Weisselberg, with 15 counts of tax fraud, grand larceny, and conspiracy. The charges stem from an investigation into the company's financial dealings, including allegations of tax evasion and the payment of off-the-books compensation to employees. Fischetti argued that the charges were based on a flawed interpretation of the law and that the grand jury had been improperly influenced by political considerations. He also claimed that the indictment was part of a broader effort by the Manhattan district attorney's office to target Trump and his associates. The motion to dismiss is expected to be filed in the coming weeks, and a hearing on the matter is likely to take place later this year. If the motion is successful, the charges against the Trump Organization and Weisselberg would be dropped, and the case would be dismissed. However, legal experts have noted that it is unlikely that the motion will be granted, given the strength of the evidence against the defendants. The indictment includes detailed allegations of financial misconduct, including the use of shell companies to avoid taxes and the payment of unreported compensation to Weisselberg and other employees. Moreover, the Manhattan district attorney's office has indicated that it has additional evidence that has not yet been made public, suggesting that the case against the Trump Organization and Weisselberg is likely to be strong. Despite these challenges, Fischetti and the Trump legal team remain confident that they can successfully defend against the charges. They have argued that the indictment is politically motivated and that the case is part of a broader effort to target Trump and his associates. The outcome of the case is likely to have significant implications for Trump and his political future. If the charges are dismissed, it would be a major victory for the former president and could bolster his claims of political persecution. However, if the case proceeds and the defendants are found guilty, it could damage Trump's reputation and potentially lead to further legal troubles.