"Former Trump Organization Executive Breaks Down on Stand, Proud of Work Despite Fraud Trial"

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"Former Trump Organization Executive Breaks Down on Stand, Proud of Work Despite Fraud Trial"
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Former Trump Organization executive Jeffrey McConney became emotional on the stand at the ongoing civil fraud trial, saying he retired from the company he "loved" due to the numerous investigations it faced. McConney, a defendant in the state's civil suit against the Trump Organization, Donald Trump, and others, denied committing fraud and expressed pride in his work. He blamed the alleged misrepresentations of Trump's net worth on the accountants, whom he considered friends. The trial, which began in October, is expected to continue through mid-December.

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