Who is Michael Cohen – key witness in Donald Trump’s criminal trial?
1 year, 9 months ago

Who is Michael Cohen – key witness in Donald Trump’s criminal trial?

Hindustan Times  

Michael Cohen, a former lawyer for Donald Trump, who once said ‘he would do anything to protect the former United States president’, is now set to serve as the key witness as his ex- boss faces criminal charge in the alleged hush money payments case. Once a top executive at Trump’s real estate company, Cohen testified twice before Manhattan grand jury which indicted Trump on Thursday in a case related to payments made to porn star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 presidential election in a bid to silence claims of a past extramarital sexual encounter. Michael Cohen, former attorney for former U.S. President Donald Trump. This means Cohen will serve as a key witness if Trump’s case goes to trial.

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Michael Cohen's former lawyer Lanny Davis discusses Trump verdict
7 months, 1 week ago

Michael Cohen's former lawyer Lanny Davis discusses Trump verdict

NPR  

Michael Cohen's former lawyer Lanny Davis discusses Trump verdict NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Lanny Davis, who represented Michael Cohen in the past, about his reaction to the Trump verdict and the role of testimony from the former fixer and lawyer in the trial. SCOTT DETROW, HOST: A lot of the prosecution's case in former President Donald Trump's hush money …

Prosecutor says Trump tried 'to hoodwink voters' while defence attacks key witness in last arguments
7 months, 1 week ago

Prosecutor says Trump tried 'to hoodwink voters' while defence attacks key witness in last arguments

The Hindu  

Donald Trump engaged in a conspiracy “to hoodwink voters” in 2016, a prosecutor told jurors on May 28 during closing arguments in the former President’s hush money trial, while a defence lawyer branded the star witness as the “greatest liar of all time” and pressed the panel for an across-the-board acquittal. Mr. Blanche, who spoke first, sought to downplay the …

Donald Trump's 'hush money' case comes to a head as defence, prosecution deliver closing arguments
7 months, 1 week ago

Donald Trump's 'hush money' case comes to a head as defence, prosecution deliver closing arguments

ABC  

The first criminal trial of a former US president in the nation's history is coming to a close. Trump's 'hush money' trial Donald Trump is charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records of It's alleged he concealed a payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels to unlawfully influence the 2016 election to adult film star Stormy Daniels to …

Trump defense trashes trial star witness Michael Cohen in closing arguments: ‘The GLOAT. Greatest liar of all time’
7 months, 1 week ago

Trump defense trashes trial star witness Michael Cohen in closing arguments: ‘The GLOAT. Greatest liar of all time’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Michael Cohen is “the human embodiment of reasonable doubt,” the …

Prosecutor says Trump tried ‘to hoodwink voters’ while defense attacks key witness in last arguments
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Prosecutor says Trump tried ‘to hoodwink voters’ while defense attacks key witness in last arguments

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Donald Trump engaged in a conspiracy “to hoodwink voters” in 2016, a prosecutor told jurors Tuesday during closing arguments in the former president’s hush money trial, while a defense lawyer branded the star witness as the “greatest liar of all time” and pressed the panel for an across-the-board acquittal. He later added: “We’ll never know if this …

Michael Cohen was Trump’s consummate inside man. Now, friends say he’s at risk
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Michael Cohen was Trump’s consummate inside man. Now, friends say he’s at risk

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “His family and Michael are still under risk …

Defense rests without Trump taking the witness stand in his New York hush money trial
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Defense rests without Trump taking the witness stand in his New York hush money trial

LA Times  

Former President Trump did not stop to speak to reporters as he left the New York courthouse Tuesday and ignored a question about why he wasn’t testifying. Donald Trump’s lawyers rested their defense Tuesday without the former president taking the witness stand in his New York hush money trial. “Your honor, the defense rests,” Trump lawyer Todd Blanche told the …

Michael Cohen To Face More Grilling As Trump's Hush Money Trial Enters Final Stretch
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Michael Cohen To Face More Grilling As Trump's Hush Money Trial Enters Final Stretch

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING NEW YORK — Donald Trump’s hush money trial is heading into the final stretch, with prosecutors’ last and star witness back on the stand Monday for more grilling before the former president’s lawyers get their chance to put on a case. The landmark trial will kick back off in Manhattan with more defense cross-examination of former Trump …

Cohen faces more cross-examination as Trump’s trial enters final stretch
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Cohen faces more cross-examination as Trump’s trial enters final stretch

Al Jazeera  

Donald Trump’s former lawyer is the prosecution’s last witness in the ex-president’s hush-money trial in New York. Donald Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen faces another day of cross-examination, as the ex-United States president’s hush-money trial enters the final stretch this week in New York. The landmark trial kicks back off in Manhattan on Monday morning with more defence questioning of …

Trump team claims Michael Cohen’s testimony ‘collapsed’ under cross-examination. But is that true?
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump team claims Michael Cohen’s testimony ‘collapsed’ under cross-examination. But is that true?

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy On Thursday, the jury in Donald Trump’s criminal hush money …

I worked with Michael Cohen and covered Donald Trump. Guess which man I trust
7 months, 3 weeks ago

I worked with Michael Cohen and covered Donald Trump. Guess which man I trust

Salon  

To listen to the pundits inside and outside of the courtroom, the Manhattan felony case against former President Trump rests on the testimony and cross-examination of former Trump fixer Michael Cohen. Blanche painted Cohen as a prolific liar with a bone to pick against his former boss and tried to get him to show his anger as he “undertook an …

Donald Trump's lawyer shouts Michael Cohen's testimony ‘was a lie!’
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump's lawyer shouts Michael Cohen's testimony ‘was a lie!’

Hindustan Times  

On Thursday, Counsel for Donald Trump strenuously objected to the prosecution and accused the lynchpin witness, Michael Cohen, of being untruthful repeatedly. Trump’s former attorney and “fixer”, Cohen, found himself under intense scrutiny as he recounted a direct conversation with the former president about the payment to pornstar Stormy Daniels. Blanche was quick to counter, raising his voice and slamming …

Michael Cohen pressed on his crimes and lies as defense attacks key Trump hush money trial witness
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Michael Cohen pressed on his crimes and lies as defense attacks key Trump hush money trial witness

Hindustan Times  

With prosecutors’ hush money case against Donald Trump barreling toward its end, defense lawyers pressed former attorney Michael Cohen on his criminal history and past lies Thursday as they worked to convince jurors not to believe the star witness' pivotal testimony. Michael Cohen is asked about taking an oath as he is cross-examined by defense lawyer Todd Blanche during former …

Michael Cohen’s ex-legal advisor accused of jury tampering in hush money trial
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Michael Cohen’s ex-legal advisor accused of jury tampering in hush money trial

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Robert “Bob” Costello, former legal advisor to Michael Cohen, is …

Michael Cohen pressed on crimes and lies at Trump's hush money trial
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Michael Cohen pressed on crimes and lies at Trump's hush money trial

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Donald Trump’s lawyers accused the star prosecution witness in his hush money trial of lying to jurors, portraying Trump fixer-turned-foe Michael Cohen on Thursday as a serial fabulist who is bent on seeing the presumptive Republican presidential nominee behind bars. As Trump looked on, defense attorney Todd Blanche pressed Cohen for hours with questions that focused as …

Michael Cohen is pressed on his crimes and lies as defense attacks key Trump trial witness
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Michael Cohen is pressed on his crimes and lies as defense attacks key Trump trial witness

LA Times  

Michael Cohen leaves his apartment building on his way to Manhattan criminal court on Thursday. With prosecutors’ hush money case against Donald Trump barreling toward its end, defense lawyers pressed former attorney Michael Cohen on his criminal history and past lies Thursday as they worked to convince jurors not to believe the star witness’ pivotal testimony. Gaetz later posted a …

Who is Michael Cohen? Trump’s former ‘fixer’ turned arch nemesis
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Who is Michael Cohen? Trump’s former ‘fixer’ turned arch nemesis

The Telegraph  

During opening statements, Mr Trump’s lawyers told the jury that Cohen “cannot be trusted” and was “obsessed” with the idea of seeing “President Trump go to prison”. Described as a former “mega fan” of Mr Trump, Cohen landed a job with the real estate mogul and reality TV star in 2006 after impressing him with his ability to anticipate his …

Trump trial Tuesday: The prosecution actually wants the jury to think Michael Cohen is a pathetic scumbag.
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump trial Tuesday: The prosecution actually wants the jury to think Michael Cohen is a pathetic scumbag.

Slate  

Read our ongoing coverage of Donald Trump’s first criminal trial here. After the jury entered and prosecutor Susan Hoffinger greeted him, he stuttered out a “good afternoon.” The only time Cohen appeared animated throughout Monday and Tuesday’s hours of direct questioning was when prosecutors brought up the time that President-elect Trump shortchanged him on his bonus in the winter of …

Donald Trump's former ‘fixer’ Michael Cohen blew the former president's defence on the first day of hush-money trial
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Donald Trump's former ‘fixer’ Michael Cohen blew the former president's defence on the first day of hush-money trial

Hindustan Times  

On Monday, former US President Donald Trump's “fixer”, Michael Cohen, took a stand in a New York court, and he has created a big gap in the legal defence of the former president. Michael Cohen, Donald Trump's one-time fixer and the star prosecution witness in the former president's criminal trial, testified Monday that he lied and bullied for his former …

'Time to testify': Michael Cohen's ex-lawyer taunts Trump over hush money trial promise
7 months, 4 weeks ago

'Time to testify': Michael Cohen's ex-lawyer taunts Trump over hush money trial promise

Raw Story  

Michael Cohen's former attorney Lanny Davis dared former President Donald Trump Monday night to make good on a pledge to testify in his historic criminal hush money trial. "Michael Cohen did his time and they found that he was directed by Mr. Trump," Davis said while appearing on CNN. "So if Michael Cohen did the time for the crime, so …

Michael Cohen resumes testimony in Trump hush-money trial
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Michael Cohen resumes testimony in Trump hush-money trial

Al Jazeera  

Trump’s former lawyer set to face tough cross-examination after testifying ex-president took part in hush-money scheme. Donald Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen has continued to testify in a New York City courtroom, a day after he accused the ex-United States president of taking part in a scheme to suppress negative media coverage before the 2016 elections. Cohen, the prosecution’s star …

Michael Cohen is boring, and that's trouble for Trump
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Michael Cohen is boring, and that's trouble for Trump

LA Times  

Michael Cohen leaves his apartment building on his way to Manhattan criminal court on Monday. And according to Cohen’s testimony, it was a big deal in Trump world — he and his advisors, including Cohen, feared it would turn off more female voters. Cohen testified that Trump thought, guys may “think it’s cool,” but feared, “women are going to hate …

Cohen hits mark as Trump 'made a face' for first time in ex-lawyer's testimony: Fox News
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Cohen hits mark as Trump 'made a face' for first time in ex-lawyer's testimony: Fox News

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump appeared to have a visible reaction to testimony from his former attorney and fixer Michael Cohen, Fox News reported on Monday. Cohen, who arranged a hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels and later served time in prison, is presented as one of the most important witnesses in the Manhattan criminal prosecution of Trump …

Hush money trial: Michael Cohen admits he ‘lied’ and ‘bullied’ people on behalf of Trump
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Hush money trial: Michael Cohen admits he ‘lied’ and ‘bullied’ people on behalf of Trump

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump's one-time fixer and the star prosecution witness in the former president's historic criminal trial testified Monday that he lied and bullied for his former boss who looked on silently. Michael Cohen testifies on the witness stand with a National Enquirer cover story about Donald Trump displayed on a screen in Manhattan criminal court, Monday, May 13, 2024, in …

Michael Cohen 'will exceed expectations': attorney who grilled him
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Michael Cohen 'will exceed expectations': attorney who grilled him

Raw Story  

Hours before former Donald Trump attorney Michael Cohen takes the stand as a prosecution witness in the former president's multi-felony hush money triall, an attorney who has already had Cohen under oath claimed he may surprise his detractors once he is sworn in on Monday. In a column for CNN, attorney Norm Eisen, who was part of the legal team …

The Latest | Cohen expected to take the stand as testimony in Trump hush money case enters 4th week
7 months, 4 weeks ago

The Latest | Cohen expected to take the stand as testimony in Trump hush money case enters 4th week

Hindustan Times  

NEW YORK — The fourth week of witness testimony in Donald Trump's hush money trial could be a doozy: Michael Cohen is expected to finally take the stand on Monday. The Latest | Cohen expected to take the stand as testimony in Trump hush money case enters 4th week The long-anticipated testimony from Trump’s former lawyer and personal fixer would …

Michael Cohen testimony in Donald Trump hush money trial: A timeline of their relationship.
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Michael Cohen testimony in Donald Trump hush money trial: A timeline of their relationship.

Slate  

Michael Cohen and Donald Trump sure seem to hate each other, yet the two men have been inextricably linked for over 20 years. Now Cohen is at the heart of Trump’s latest court battle—the hush money trial prosecuted by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg that’s currently underway in New York. In order to gain more lenient terms, Cohen implicates Trump …

Trump trial's pivotal moment: Star witness Michael Cohen to take the stand
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Trump trial's pivotal moment: Star witness Michael Cohen to take the stand

Hindustan Times  

The star prosecution witness in Donald Trump's hush money trial is set to take the stand Monday with testimony that could help shape the outcome of the first criminal case against an American president. Hush Money Trial: Donald Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen and star witness in hush money trial to take stand today Michael Cohen, Trump's former lawyer and …

Michael Cohen implicates Donald Trump in testimony at hush money trial
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Michael Cohen implicates Donald Trump in testimony at hush money trial

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Donald Trump was intimately involved with all aspects of a scheme to stifle stories about sex that threatened to torpedo his 2016 campaign, his former lawyer said Monday in matter-of-fact testimony that went to the heart of the former president’s hush money trial. “Everything required Mr. Trump’s sign-off,” said Michael Cohen, Trump’s fixer-turned-foe and the prosecution’s star …

Michael Cohen: A Challenging Star Witness In Donald Trump's Hush Money Trial
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Michael Cohen: A Challenging Star Witness In Donald Trump's Hush Money Trial

Huff Post  

FILE - Michael Cohen, former attorney to Donald Trump, leaves the District Attorney's office in New York, March 13, 2023. Cohen is prosecutors' most central witness in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial. As Trump’s trial opened, prosecutors took pains to portray Cohen as just one piece of their evidence against Trump, telling jurors that corroboration would come via …

‘Stop this from getting out’: Star witness Michael Cohen implicates Trump
7 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Stop this from getting out’: Star witness Michael Cohen implicates Trump

LA Times  

Michael Cohen leaves his New York apartment building Monday on his way to court, where he testified as the prosecution’s star witness in the hush-money trial of former President Trump. “Stop this from getting out,” Cohen, the prosecution’s star witness, quoted Trump as telling him in reference to adult film actor Stormy Daniels’ account of a sexual encounter with Trump …

Column: Michael Cohen started testifying against Trump. Here’s what prosecutors need from him
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Column: Michael Cohen started testifying against Trump. Here’s what prosecutors need from him

LA Times  

Michael Cohen, perhaps the most anticipated trial witness in modern memory, took the stand Monday morning in the Manhattan district attorney’s hush money prosecution of Donald Trump. In the early hours of his testimony, the former Trump attorney covered the National Enquirer’s alleged agreement to “catch and kill” stories that might damage the then-candidate, which like much of Cohen’s expected …

Star witness Cohen testifies against Trump in hush money trial
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Star witness Cohen testifies against Trump in hush money trial

Al Jazeera  

Former Trump lawyer’s testimony is key in ex-president’s criminal prosecution, six months before US election. The star prosecution witness in Donald Trump’s hush money trial, Michael Cohen, has accused the former United States president of taking part in a scheme to suppress negative media coverage before the 2016 election. Cohen also testified about his role in arranging hush money payments …

Michael Cohen: A challenging star witness in Donald Trump’s hush money trial
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Michael Cohen: A challenging star witness in Donald Trump’s hush money trial

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — He once said he would take a bullet for Donald Trump. As Trump’s trial opened, prosecutors took pains to portray Cohen as just one piece of their evidence against Trump, telling jurors that corroboration would come via other witnesses, documents and the ex-president’s own recorded words. Other witnesses have testified about the hush money dealings, but Cohen …

Judge directs Michael Cohen to keep quiet about Trump ahead of his hush money trial testimony
8 months ago

Judge directs Michael Cohen to keep quiet about Trump ahead of his hush money trial testimony

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — With Donald Trump’s fixer-turned-foe Michael Cohen expected to take the witness stand Monday, the judge in the former president’s hush money case issued prosecutors a stern warning: Get Cohen to stop his taunting posts and jabs at Trump. Prosecutors have been building up their case ahead of important testimony from Cohen, who arranged the $130,000 payout to …

Judge directs Michael Cohen to keep quiet about Trump ahead of his testimony
8 months ago

Judge directs Michael Cohen to keep quiet about Trump ahead of his testimony

LA Times  

Former President Trump during a break in his trial at Manhattan criminal court on Friday. With Donald Trump’s fixer-turned-foe Michael Cohen expected to take the witness stand Monday, the judge in the former president’s hush money case issued prosecutors a stern warning: Get Cohen to stop his taunting posts and other jabs at Trump. Prosecutors have been building up their …

'Historic': Ex-White House lawyer believes Cohen is immune to Trump's main line of attack
8 months ago

'Historic': Ex-White House lawyer believes Cohen is immune to Trump's main line of attack

Raw Story  

Michael Cohen has nothing to lose when he faces down Donald Trump — and the showdown is going to be "historic," an ex-White House attorney who's worked closely with the man said. Norm Eisen, who worked with Cohen during the first impeachment case against the former president that involved allegations of foreign interference in the 2016 election, believes him to …

Jurors hear Trump and Cohen's 2016 elections conversation in hush money trial
8 months, 1 week ago

Jurors hear Trump and Cohen's 2016 elections conversation in hush money trial

Hindustan Times  

The prosecution's star witness has yet to take the stand in Donald Trump's hush money trial. Former US President Donald Trump attends his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments linked to extramarital affairs, at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City, on May 2, 2024. Trump, 77, is accused of falsifying business records to reimburse his lawyer, Michael …

Michael Cohen hasn't taken the stand in Trump's hush money trial. But jurors are hearing his words
8 months, 1 week ago

Michael Cohen hasn't taken the stand in Trump's hush money trial. But jurors are hearing his words

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But jurors are already hearing Michael Cohen's words as …

Trump lawyers scramble as trial witnesses blow up Michael Cohen strategy: expert
8 months, 1 week ago

Trump lawyers scramble as trial witnesses blow up Michael Cohen strategy: expert

Raw Story  

Former top Justice Department prosecutor Andrew Weissmann claimed Tuesday that the witnesses being called in the Donald Trump hush money trial are confirming every detail of Michael Cohen's story — with bombshell accuracy. Speaking to MSNBC's Nicolle Wallace, Weissmann said testimony from David Pecker, the ex-publisher of the National Enquirer, was "so powerful I think we have to recalibrate the …

'Docs don't lie': Ex-insider says Trump lawyers can't rely on trashing Michael Cohen
8 months, 1 week ago

'Docs don't lie': Ex-insider says Trump lawyers can't rely on trashing Michael Cohen

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump's lawyers have been telegraphing that they plan to undermine Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's case against him by attacking the credibility of Michael Cohen, who will be a key witness. Writing in the New York Times, former assistant Manhattan District attorney Rebecca Roiphe argued that the Manhattan case against Trump is "important and straightforward," and she …

Michael Cohen vows to stop talking about Trump case 'despite not being a gagged defendant'
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Michael Cohen vows to stop talking about Trump case 'despite not being a gagged defendant'

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump's erstwhile attorney and fixer Michael Cohen is making a promise to his former boss: He'll stop talking about the Manhattan criminal trial in public until he takes the witness stand to take down the ex-president. "Despite not being the gagged defendant, out of respect for Judge Merchan and the prosecutors, I will cease posting anything about …

'Michael Cohen is playing Trump perfectly': Expert suggests ex-president walking into trap
8 months, 2 weeks ago

'Michael Cohen is playing Trump perfectly': Expert suggests ex-president walking into trap

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen, responded to a hearing into accusations of multiple gag order violations by the ex-president Monday — and vowed that Trump cannot stop him from testifying in the hush money trial. Tuesday's hearing came after prosecutors said Trump had violated a gag order at least 10 times since Trump's hush money trial began last week. …

'We'll see': Trump's ex-attorney doubts his legal team can stop him from testifying
8 months, 2 weeks ago

'We'll see': Trump's ex-attorney doubts his legal team can stop him from testifying

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's attorneys can only do so much to keep their client off the witness stand, but in the end the former president will do what he wants, his former attorney said Monday. "In terms of testifying on the witness stand — I'd say 'Look, let's make this about Michael Cohen and nothing else,'" Trusty said during an appearance on …

Donald Trump's Hush Money Trial, Week 2: Live Updates
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump's Hush Money Trial, Week 2: Live Updates

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial has wrapped up its second week. Trump, the first former president to be tried on criminal charges, is facing 34 counts connected to his alleged attempts to hide $130,000 in hush money payments made in 2016 to conceal claims of an extramarital affair with adult film actor Stormy Daniels. Follow along …

Ex-Prosecutor Spots A Big 'Oops' In Trump's Likely Legal Defense
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Ex-Prosecutor Spots A Big 'Oops' In Trump's Likely Legal Defense

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Former federal prosecutor Andrew Weissmann on Sunday suggested Donald Trump will contradict himself with a defense in his hush money trial. “Oops,” Weissmann wrote on X of what he predicted would be a faux pas from the presumptive GOP nominee’s legal team. He said: “Trump’s latest defense, which we will see at trial I’m sure, that the …

“Devastating”: Legal experts say first Trump trial witness sitting on “dynamite evidence”
8 months, 2 weeks ago

“Devastating”: Legal experts say first Trump trial witness sitting on “dynamite evidence”

Salon  

David Pecker, the former chairman of the National Enquirer’s parent company, is expected to be the first witness called at former President Donald Trump’s criminal hush-money trial, according to The New York Times and CNN. Pecker played a key role in several “catch-and-kill” schemes to bury embarrassing stories about Trump and was a central player in the alleged scheme to …

Key players: Who’s who at Donald Trump’s hush money criminal trial
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Key players: Who’s who at Donald Trump’s hush money criminal trial

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Michael Cohen, who was once Donald Trump’s personal lawyer and fixer, is expected to take the stand Monday as the prosecution’s star witness in the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president. Prosecutor Joshua Steinglass forewarned prospective jurors that they have “what you might consider to be some baggage.” Here’s a look at the key players …

Trump demands jury be told not to link Michael Cohen's guilty plea to him
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump demands jury be told not to link Michael Cohen's guilty plea to him

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's attorneys want his jury to get a disclaimer when they hear Michael Cohen's upcoming testimony in the election interference case involving an alleged hush money scheme. Lawfare managing editor Tyler McBrien revealed a filing from Trump's team that involves his former lawyer's 2018 guilty plea and imprisonment for campaign finance violations and other charges. Read Also: Weisselberg may …

Ex-judge puts Trump on notice that he violated gag order by attacking Michael Cohen
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Ex-judge puts Trump on notice that he violated gag order by attacking Michael Cohen

Raw Story  

Donald Trump recently violated his criminal gag order when he attacked Michael Cohen on social media, according to a former prosecutor and judge. One of those witnesses is Michael Cohen, Trump's former attorney and "fixer" who is now testifying against the former president. "I think the judge has a little bit of a harder time with this one because Michael …

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