NEW YORK - Former President Donald Trump will be questioned under oath Wednesday in the New York attorney general’s long-running civil investigation into his dealings as a real estate mogul.It was unclear if he was going to answer questions or invoke his 5th Amendment rights to avoid self-incrimination.Trump’s testimony comes amid a flurry of legal activity surrounding him, taking place just days after FBI agents searched his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida as part of an unrelated federal probe into whether he took classified records when he left the White House.The New York civil investigation, led by Attorney General Letitia James, involves allegations that Trump’s company, the Trump Organization, misstated the value of assets like golf courses and skyscrapers, misleading lenders and tax authorities.Trump spent Tuesday night in Trump Tower in Midtown Manhattan ahead of the meeting.
He was seen leaving the building on Wednesday morning and arrived at the Attorney General's office a short time later.Get breaking news alerts in the free FOX5NY News app! | Sign up for FOX 5 email newslettersIn May, James' office said that it was nearing the end of its probe and that investigators had amassed substantial evidence that could support legal action, such as a lawsuit, against Trump, his company or both.Trump’s deposition is one of the few remaining missing pieces, the attorney general’s office said.Two of Trump’s children, Donald Jr.
and Ivanka, testified in the investigation in recent days, two people familiar with the matter said. The people were not authorized to speak publicly and did so on condition of anonymity.The Trumps’ testimony had initially been planned for last month but was delayed after the July 14 death of the.