New documents show Trump kept 2 sets of books.....and the article goes on - with experts suggesting they could point to financial fraud. . . .
Nothing new here, its the never ending investigation of Donald Trump. I really doubt Donald does his own accounting, I could be wrong, he does have more energy than 20 dems put together running for prez.
Digging into complicated tax returns, or the never ending investigation of foreign influence of the 2016 election. You've got to think one of these daze something sooner or later, has got to stick...
When the left can count on investigative reporters like - Heather Vogell a reporter at ProPublica, what could go wrong.
She is currently investigating President Trump’s business entanglements and collaborating with reporters at WNYC on the podcast, “ Trump, Inc.”
BEFORE TRUMP
before Trump - Her stories have exposed abuse at group homes for the developmentally disabled.
before Trump - High schools that push out low-achievers to goose their graduation rates.
before Trump -Previously, she was a reporter at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, where her work on test cheating in the public school system resulted in the indictments of the superintendent and 34 others.
before Trump -A series she co-authored, “ Cheating Our Children,”
before Trump -Examined suspicious test scores in public schools across the nation
before Trump -becoming a 2013 finalist for the Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting
Trump Tax Records Reveal New Inconsistencies — This Time for Trump TowerDocuments show the president’s company reported different numbers — higher ones to lenders, lower ones to tax officials — for Trump’s signature building. Last month, ProPublica revealed a similar pattern in two other Trump buildings. Nov. 27, 4 a.m. EST
 Never-Before-Seen Trump Tax Documents Show Major InconsistenciesThe president’s businesses made themselves appear more profitable to lenders and less profitable to tax officials. One expert calls the differing numbers “versions of fraud.” Oct. 16, 4 a.m. EDT
Maryland Sues Notorious For-Profit Group Homes. The Company Was the Subject of ProPublica Investigation.Maryland’s suit alleges that the company, which changed its name from AdvoServ to Bellwether, has allowed “Dickensian” conditions. July 12, 3:40 p.m. EDT
 Trump Companies Accused of Tax Evasion in PanamaIn the latest chapter in ongoing litigation, the private equity fund that bought what used to be called the Trump Ocean Club claims the Trump entities pocketed money that should have gone to the Panamanian government. June 3, 6:21 p.m. EDT
 “Trump, Inc.” and Former FBI Deputy Chief Andrew McCabe Compare NotesMcCabe talks about going after Russian organized crime in Brighton Beach as a young agent — and how some of those characters showed up in the Mueller report. May 29, 4 a.m. EDT
 Why Did Deutsche Bank Keep Lending to Donald Trump? — “Trump, Inc.” PodcastThe bank kept writing checks even after Trump defaulted on loans worth hundreds of millions and sued it. Now Congressional investigators are going to court to uncover the financial records behind their relationship. May 22, 7:30 p.m. EDT
 Mueller Went Looking for a Conspiracy, What He Found Was Conflict and a Cover-Up — “Trump, Inc.” PodcastTrump’s business deal was bigger, lasted longer and fueled more secrecy than we knew before. April 19, 7:54 p.m. EDT
 Meet Trump’s Other Partners on His Attempted Moscow Tower — “Trump, Inc.” PodcastIn this week’s episode, we explore some of Donald Trump’s partners — including a developer with no site and no funding — and find one reason Trump might’ve needed to enlist help from the very top of Russia’s government. March 21, 4 a.m. EDT
 Why Aren’t Hedge Funds Required to Fight Money Laundering?A long-standing effort to make big investment funds abide by the same rules that banks and brokerages follow has bogged down. The fund industry says it supports the rules — it just has a few quibbles. Jan. 23, 5 a.m. EST
 Here Are the Trump Projects Where Ivanka and Her Dad Misled BuyersRead the Trumps’ false statements — and what the actual facts were. Oct. 17, 2018, 5:35 p.m. EDT
[url=] [/url] Pump and TrumpDonald Trump claims he only licensed his name for real estate projects developed by others. But an investigation of a dozen Trump deals shows deep family involvement in projects that often involved deceptive practices. Oct. 17, 2018, 4 a.m. EDT
Florida Moves to Shut Down For-Profit Residence After Finding Horrific Abuse and NeglectProPublica detailed a long pattern of mistreatment at Carlton Palms. April 19, 2018, 10:37 a.m. EDT
 ‘Trump, Inc.’ Podcast: Money Laundering and the Trump Taj MahalThe casino’s money laundering controls were so lacking, regulators found, it amounted to “willful” violations of the law. Feb. 14, 2018, 4 a.m. EST
This is about the time she began her obsessed reporting of the Trumps.
Forget about the children from around here forward. . .
Arkansas Spurns Warehousing of Floundering StudentsIn much of the country, alternative schools are neglected, underfunded and stigmatized. But one of the poorest states is spending big on them. Dec. 22, 2017, 8 a.m. EST
 How Students Get Banished to Alternative SchoolsIn this era of so-called “school choice,” a pattern has emerged: Students don’t choose their alternative schools. They’re sentenced to them. Dec. 6, 2017, 8 a.m. EST
For-Profit Schools Reward Students for Referrals and Facebook EndorsementsSchools for potential dropouts market aggressively to boost enrollment — especially during weeks when heads are counted to determine funding. Some of their tactics may violate federal consumer protections. Oct. 6, 2017, 6 a.m. EDT
 For-Profit Schools Get State Dollars For Dropouts Who Rarely Drop InSchools touted by Betsy DeVos aggressively recruit at-risk students, offer barebones courses, and boost revenue by inflating enrollment. Oct. 5, 2017, 6 a.m. EDT
 Bellwether Behavioral Health Is Controversial Group Home Operator AdvoServ — With a New NameAfter two deaths of teenage residents in less than four years, AdvoServ has quietly taken a new name that makes it harder to follow the trail of media coverage, including ours. March 28, 2017, 8 a.m. EDT
 Florida to Examine Whether Alternative Charter Schools Underreport DropoutsState officials are following up on a ProPublica report last month that Orlando uses alternative charter schools to boost ratings and hide dropouts. March 6, 2017, 1 p.m. EST
Help ProPublica and USA Today Investigate Alternative SchoolsIf you are familiar with alternative schools for students with academic or behavioral issues, we need your help. Feb. 21, 2017, 3:58 p.m. EST
‘Alternative’ Education: Using Charter Schools to Hide Dropouts and Game the SystemSchool officials nationwide dodge accountability ratings by steering low achievers to alternative programs. Feb. 21, 2017, 11 a.m. EST
[url=] [/url] Alternative School Enrollment and Warning SignsWhich districts have large numbers of students in alternative schools, and where are those schools potentially problematic? Feb. 21, 2017, 10:59 a.m. EST
 Methodology: How We Analyzed Alternative Schools DataUsing federal and local data, ProPublica examined how some alternative schools shortchange students and at times become a silent release valve for schools straining under the pressure of accountability reform. Feb. 21, 2017, 10:58 a.m. EST
 Camera Catches Shoving Match with Group Home Worker Before Teenager’s Heart StoppedA video shows a healthy 15-year-old going into her bedroom at a for-profit AdvoServ facility. Thirty-two minutes later, she had no pulse. Nobody’s saying what happened. Nov. 2, 2016, 8 a.m. EDT
 Maryland’s Move to Pull Children From Group Homes Came Too Late for Teenager Who DiedAfter unannounced inspections revealed deficiencies, Maryland stopped placing young people at Delaware facilities owned by AdvoServ. Oct. 13, 2016, 12:59 p.m. EDT
 Teenage Girl Dies After Incident at For-profit Group HomeThe 15-year-old was a resident at a Delaware facility owned by AdvoServ, which has faced decades of reports of abuse. Sept. 20, 2016, 3:56 p.m. EDT
 When USA Gymnastics Turned a Blind Eye to Sexual Abuse Aug. 15, 2016, 8 a.m. EDT
 How New Jersey Has Embraced 'State-Sanctioned Loan-Sharking' to Students July 11, 2016, 8 a.m. EDT
 Why Liberal New York City’s Schools Are Among the Nation’s Most Segregated June 27, 2016, 8 a.m. EDT
 Florida Cracks Down on Troubled For-profit Facility for the DisabledAfter years of reports of abusive treatment, Florida is moving residents out of Carlton Palms. June 24, 2016, 10:15 a.m. EDT
 FDA to Massachusetts Group Home: Stop Shocking Disabled ResidentsThe government questions whether The Judge Rotenberg Center has been straight with families about the risks of its electrical shock devices and alternative treatments. April 26, 2016, 2:15 p.m. EDT
 Florida Lawmakers Look to Roll Back Favored Status For For-Profit Group Home Feb. 17, 2016, 12:52 p.m. EST
 RestraintsIt took one mother seven years to learn that the for-profit school she trusted with her son had strapped him down again and again, one time after not picking up his Legos. Dec. 11, 2015, 11:55 a.m. EST
 What Happened to AdamIt took one mother seven years to learn that the for-profit school she trusted with her son had strapped him down again and again, one time after not picking up his Legos. Dec. 11, 2015, 11:55 a.m. EST
 UnrestrainedWhile evidence of abuse of the disabled has piled up for decades, one for-profit company has used its deep pockets and influence to bully weak regulators and evade accountability Dec. 10, 2015, 1:02 p.m. EST
 Virginia Passes Bill to Rein in Restraints of School KidsMany schools in the state still have no policies or rules around pinning kids down. Feb. 10, 2015, 1:38 p.m. EST
 Massachusetts Tightens Rules on Restraining, Secluding StudentsUnder new rules, Massachusetts schools will not be allowed to use certain techniques to restrain or isolate students as frequently and will have to report all restraints and injuries. Jan. 8, 2015, 5:45 p.m. EST
 New York City Sends $30 Million a Year to School With History of Giving Kids Electric ShocksNew York City kids make up the vast majority of the students at Massachusetts’ infamous Judge Rotenberg Center, and keep getting sent there despite repeated evidence of abuse. Dec. 23, 2014, 10 a.m. EST
 Federal Investigators Crack Down on Two Virginia Schools’ Use of RestraintsInvestigators found that children were being regularly pinned down or isolated and that their education was suffering as a result. Aug. 11, 2014, 11:06 a.m. EDT
 Meet the Groups Fighting Against Limits on Restraining School KidsRepublicans say it is a matter of states' rights. June 25, 2014, 10:45 a.m. EDT
Journalists: How to Report on Restraints in U.S. Schools June 19, 2014, 5 a.m. EDT
 Do You Know a Child Who’s Been Forcibly Restrained at School? June 19, 2014, 5 a.m. EDT
Restraint TechniquesA Minnesota Department of Education report shows these three common restraints. So-called prone restraints are known to restrict breathing and can be lethal to children. About half of states don’t have a law prohibiting public schools from using such restraints. Minnesota doesn’t allow prone restraints on disabled children and will ban the tactics altogether after August 2015. June 19, 2014, 5 a.m. EDT
Can Schools in Your State Pin Kids Down? Probably.Public schoolchildren across the country were physically restrained or isolated in rooms they couldn’t leave at least 267,000 times in the 2011-2012 school year, despite a near-consensus that such practices are dangerous and have no therapeutic benefit. Many states have little regulation or oversight of such practices. This map shows where your state stands. June 19, 2014, 5 a.m. EDT
 Violent and Legal: The Shocking Ways School Kids Are Being Pinned Down, Isolated Against Their WillCarson Luke, a young boy with autism, shattered bones in his hand and foot after educators grabbed him and tried to shut him into a “scream room.” Kids across the country risked similar harm at least 267,000 times in just one school year. June 19, 2014, 5 a.m. EDT
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