Misleading casino-company earnings release: The record

Reporting and findings

1. documented

   The release omitted material one-time items while highlighting a favorable comparison.

   • U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission: In the Matter of Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts, Inc.Findings concerning the 1999 earnings release and cease-and-desist order
2. documented

   Trump chaired the company, approved the release according to the SEC order, and was its public face.

   • U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission: In the Matter of Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts, Inc.Findings concerning the 1999 earnings release and cease-and-desist order