Manhattan DA Won't Charge Trump, Organization Over 'Hush Money' Payments, Lawyer Says KEY POINTS The DA's team indicate they only plan to charge Trump's Organization for "failing to pay taxes" Cy Vance’s team didn't discuss the alleged “hush money” payments: Trump's attorney The FEC also failed to sanction Trump for “directing hush-money payments” Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance suggested that he has no plans to charge former President Donald Trump and his organization over allegations of “hush money” payments said to be sent to two women shortly before the 2016 election, Trump’s lawyer said Monday. Ronald Fischetti, a New York attorney who represents Trump, said he met with Vance’s team last week and asked them about charges against the former president and his company. The DA’s team said they only planned to charge the Trump Organization and several of its employees for "failing to pay taxes" on corporate perks, such as cars and apartments, Politico reported.