Federal Judge Demands a Second Look Into Trump's IRS Settlement, Saying It's 'Fraud'
International Business Times
A federal judge orders Trump's legal team to respond to fraud allegations in a dismissed IRS settlement case by June 12.Summary
US District Judge Kathleen Williams has ordered a renewed review of a dismissed lawsuit involving Donald Trump's $10 billion IRS case, following a motion from 35 retired federal judges. The judges allege the proposed $1.8 billion settlement may constitute 'fraud on the court' and collusion, arguing it was not properly reviewed. The settlement, which would bar IRS audits of Trump and establish an 'Anti-Weaponisation Fund,' has sparked political and legal controversy. Trump initially moved to dismiss the case after reaching the deal, but the judge's intervention has revived scrutiny, with a June 12 deadline for responses and potential hearings into procedural breaches.
(Source：International Business Times)