Trump’s $1.8 Billion Tax Slush Fund and Alleged Witness Intimidation Could Land His AG Up to 20 Years in Prison

one carrying penalties of up to 20 years in prison.

As noted by Christopher Armitage, the first legal issue involves 18 U.S.C. § 208, the federal conflict-of-interest law.

That statute bars executive branch officials from participating personally and substantially in government matters that could benefit individuals or interests closely tied to them.continue reading …