Ex-Trump Organization Top Executive Released From Rikers Island Jail
Former Trump Organization chief financial officer Allen Weisselberg was released from the Rikers Island jail on Wednesday after serving a roughly four-month sentence after he pleaded guilty to several felonies.
The 75-year-old emerged from New York City’s Rikers Island jail complex after serving about 100 days, according to an Associated Press reporter. His term started Jan. 10.
New York City Department of Correction records also showed that he was “released” on Wednesday.
“Anyone who truly knows Allen feels sorry that he had to go through this. I hope he can now retire in peace, spend time with his wonderful family, and leave the circus in the rear view mirror,” his former lawyer Nicholas Gravante said Wednesday. “It was my honor and privilege to have represented him. He’s a true gentleman.”…