Lawyers for the Trump Organization and its CFO Allen Weisselberg pleaded not guilty to 15 counts of alleged tax-related crimes. Alan Futerfas, an attorney for the Trump Organization, said Thursday the charges will be “vigorously contested.” Watch the lawyers’ remarks after their court appearance. Source
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How prosecutors say Allen Weisselberg hid nearly $1.8 million
In a criminal indictment unsealed Thursday, prosecutors called Weisselberg “one of the largest individual beneficiaries” of the alleged scheme to understate certain employees’ compensation. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Thursday, July 1, 2021
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
California sets date for Newsom recall election
The recall will pose two questions to voters: first, asking if Newsom should be recalled and, second, if a majority of voters chose to recall him, who should succeed him. Source
Longtime school janitor finally gets his dream job as teacher
Tylan Bailey worked as a school custodian for 23 years. Now he’s earned his college degree and has landed his dream job as a teacher. Mark Strassmann has more of his story. Source
COVID-19 cases are spiking in the U.S., CDC warns
COVID-19 cases are on the rise, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned. The rising numbers are partly driven by spikes in cases in the South. David Begnaud has more. Source
Supreme Court upholds Arizona’s voting laws
In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld voting restrictions in Arizona that could make it harder to challenge other new voting laws. Jan Crawford reports. Source
Pelosi appoints Liz Cheney to Capitol riot committee
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi unveiled her picks for a committee to investigate the Capitol riot. Among them was Republican Liz Cheney. Nikole Killion has more. Source
Trump Organization and top executive charged with tax crimes
The Trump Organization’s chief financial officer Allen Weisselberg surrendered to authorities and pleaded not guilty to alleged tax crimes. Jeff Pegues has the details. Source
Tropical Storm Elsa could strike Florida next week
Tropical storm Elsa is threatening to hamper the search for victims at the site of the condo collapse in Surfside, Florida. Source