The Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division, First Judicial Department Thursday ruled that former US President Donald Trump and his children must testify regarding the state’s investigation into the Trump Organization.

The New York Attorney General’s Office launched an inquiry in 2019 to investigate whether the organization committed fraud in financial practices and disclosures. Michael Cohen, the organization’s former senior executive and special counsel, sparked suspension when he testified before Congress in March 2019 and “alleged that respondent The Trump Organization, Inc. had issued fraudulent financial statements.”

In Thursday’s ruling, the court found that appellants will not be denied any other rights by complying with subpoenas and “failed to demonstrate that they were treated differently from any similarly situated persons[.]” Regarding the decision, New York Attorney General Letitia James stated, “once again, the courts have ruled that Donald Trump must comply with our lawful investigation into his financial dealings. We will continue to follow the facts of this case and ensure that no one can evade the law.