Bedminster, New Jersey, USA — Following former President Donald J. Trump’s 34 felony convictions related to hush payments and falsifying records, the New Jersey Attorney General’s office is reviewing whether these convictions disqualify him from holding liquor licenses. on its three state golf courses.
The investigation, led by Gov. Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matt Platkin, focuses on Trump properties in Bedminster, Colts Neck and Pine Hill. Under New Jersey law, people convicted of crimes involving “moral turpitude” generally cannot possess liquor licenses. “Moral turpitude” is defined as serious crimes involving dishonesty, fraud, or depravity.
The state Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, which is conducting the review, has not provided further details. However, the Trump Organization has clarified that Donald Trump does not personally own the liquor licenses nor does he hold officer or director positions in the entities that hold them. The organization emphasized the potential negative impact on employees who depend on these properties.
“These are some of the most iconic properties in the world, and reports like this do nothing but harm the thousands of hard-working Americans who make their living from these spectacular assets,” the Trump Organization said.
The New Jersey Attorney General’s office is reportedly currently investigating whether Donald Trump’s felony convictions disqualify him from holding liquor licenses at his three state golf courses. The investigation follows Trump’s conviction on 34 felony charges, including paying hush money to a porn star and falsifying business records.
The state’s Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control is evaluating whether these convictions affect Trump’s ability to maintain his liquor licenses. This division, under the attorney general’s office, is handling the review but has not provided further details at this stage.
Under New Jersey law, people convicted of a crime involving “moral turpitude” cannot possess liquor licenses. The division’s manual defines “moral turpitude” as a serious crime that society generally considers to involve dishonesty, fraud or depravity.
Trump, who no longer owns casinos in Atlantic City, has active liquor licenses for his golf courses located in Bedminster, Colts Neck and Pine Hill. The former president will be sentenced on July 11 in the New York case, in the midst of preparations for the next general elections in November.
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