SOUTH JERSEY (KYW Newsradio) — Could Donald Trump’s liquor licenses at his New Jersey country clubs be in jeopardy after his conviction in New York City? The New Jersey Office of Attorney General is looking into it.
Under state law, no licenses shall be awarded to anyone who has been convicted of a crime involving “moral turpitude.”
Information provided by the attorney general's office outlines some of the parameters for active liquor licenses. They require licensees to have a reputable character.
A New York jury convicted Trump on 34 charges of falsifying business records on May 30. Prosecutors say it was an attempt to conceal hush money payments made during the 2016 election to adult film star Stormy Daniels. Daniels claimed she had an affair with the former president, which Trump has denied.
The New Jersey Attorney General’s Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control says officials must consider a person’s disorderly conduct and known organized crime activity, or if the licensee is fronting for another unqualified person.
Officials are currently evaluating the impact of Trump’s conviction on liquor licenses at three New Jersey country clubs: Trump National Colts Neck, Trump National Bedminster, Trump National Philadelphia in Pine Hill.
No additional information on the probe was provided. Officials at Trump National Philadelphia have not responded to a request for comment.