Trump Foundation served cease and desist order by New York Attorney General

Scripps National Desk
12:06 PM, Oct 3, 2016
1 min ago

MANHEIM, PA - OCTOBER 1: Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump attends a campaign event on October 1, 2016 at the Spooky Nook Sports Complex in Manheim, Pennsylvania. Recent polls show Trump's rival Hillary Clinton with a narrow lead in the state. (Photo by Jessica Kourkounis/Getty Images)

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The New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's office sent a cease and desist letter to the Donald J. Trump Foundation.

According to the letter, the Trump Foundation is not registered with the state's Charities Bureau. The letter said that the Trump Foundation must immediately stop soliciting donations and stop any other fundraising activities in New York, according to NBC. 

Tur reported Trump campaign spokesperson Hope Hicks issued the following response. 

"While we remain very concerned about the political motives behind AG Schneiderman's investigation, the Trump Foundation nevertheless intends to fully cooperate fully with the investigation," Hicks said. "Because this is an ongoing legal matter, the Trump Foundation will not comment further at this time." 

This story will be updated as more information becomes available. 

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