Donald Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen says he will fight back if President tries to discredit him
6 years, 8 months ago

Donald Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen says he will fight back if President tries to discredit him

ABC  

United States President Donald Trump's longtime personal lawyer Michael Cohen has declared his loyalty to his family and the US and said he would fight back if the President or his legal team tried to discredit him. Key points: Mr Cohen says he "won't be a punching bag in anyone's defence strategy" Mr Trump had previously tweeted that his former lawyer would not "flip" In addition to Russian meddling, Mr Cohen is being investigated in relation to fraud and money given to Stormy Daniels Mr Cohen's comments to US broadcaster ABC News signalled that he may abandon Mr Trump and cooperate with prosecutors investigating his business dealings. Prosecutors are investigating Mr Cohen for possible bank and tax fraud, possible campaign law violations linked to a $130,000 payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, and other matters related to Mr Trump's campaign, a person familiar with the investigation has told Reuters. Mr Cohen, in the interview, dismissed Mr Trump's characterisation of the investigation and said it was "unsustainable" to accept Russian President Vladimir Putin's denial of interference.

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Donald Trump sentenced to ‘unconditional discharge’ in hush money case
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump sentenced to ‘unconditional discharge’ in hush money case

The Hindu  

President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced on Friday in his hush money case, but the judge declined to impose any punishment, an outcome that cements his conviction while freeing him to return to the White House unencumbered by the threat of a jail term or a fine. Prosecutors said on Friday that they supported a no-penalty sentence, but they chided Mr. …

No presidential immunity for Trump in hush money case
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3 months, 1 week ago

No presidential immunity for Trump in hush money case

Hindustan Times  

A judge on Monday ruled that Donald Trump's conviction for falsifying records to cover up a sex scandal should stand, rejecting the U.S. president-elect's argument that a recent Supreme Court ruling nullified the verdict, the New York Times reported. Former U.S. President Donald Trump, alongside his attorney Todd Blanche, speaks to the media as he arrives for his criminal trial …

Manhattan DA agrees to postpone Donald Trump’s sentencing in hush money case
4 months, 1 week ago

Manhattan DA agrees to postpone Donald Trump’s sentencing in hush money case

CNN  

CNN — The Manhattan district attorney said Tuesday it would agree to postpone Donald Trump’s sentencing to give them time to litigate the President-elect’s expected motion to dismiss the hush money case. In a letter to Judge Juan Merchan, the district attorney’s office also acknowledged that Trump is not likely to be sentenced “until after the end of after the …

Supreme Court rejects Michael Cohen’s case alleging retribution by Trump over tell-all book
5 months ago

Supreme Court rejects Michael Cohen’s case alleging retribution by Trump over tell-all book

The Independent  

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'It makes no sense': Trump's ex-lawyer baffled by former president's new pay-off scandal
5 months, 1 week ago

'It makes no sense': Trump's ex-lawyer baffled by former president's new pay-off scandal

Raw Story  

Donald Trump has never before been seen as exhausted as he is right now, according to a man who once served as Trump's lawyer. Michael Cohen, Trump's former attorney and "fixer" who was a key figure in the criminal case that resulted in Trump being convicted in connection with a plan to influence the 2016 election by covering up "hush …

CNN's Jim Acosta hits back as Republican tries to dismiss Michael Cohen's effect on Trump
7 months ago

CNN's Jim Acosta hits back as Republican tries to dismiss Michael Cohen's effect on Trump

Raw Story  

Lance Trover, the former spokesperson for Gov. Doug Burgum's presidential campaign, tried to make the case Friday that former Donald Trump lawyer Michael Cohen was inconsequential. The former lawyer attempted to cover for his boss in the early days of his presidency over hush money payments given to adult film actress and director Stormy Daniels, and ultimately served prison time …

Michael Cohen Asks Supreme Court To Let Him Sue Donald Trump
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Michael Cohen Asks Supreme Court To Let Him Sue Donald Trump

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Michael Cohen has asked the Supreme Court to allow him to sue former President Donald Trump for alleged retaliation and violations of his constitutional rights. A federal judge later ordered Cohen released from custody and chastised the Trump administration for “retaliatory action,” The New York Times reported. “When Cohen, who was writing a book critical of Trump, …

Michael Cohen Paints Frightening Picture Of What Trump's Capable Of Now
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Michael Cohen Paints Frightening Picture Of What Trump's Capable Of Now

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Michael Cohen says his former boss Donald Trump is capable of “absolutely anything and everything” should he return to the White House now that the Supreme Court has granted presidents total immunity for official acts. “You allow your mind to wander into the farthest level of dystopia, and then you will finally get a small glimpse into …

'The guy is telling you!' Michael Cohen flabbergasted by people still doubting Trump plan
8 months, 2 weeks ago

'The guy is telling you!' Michael Cohen flabbergasted by people still doubting Trump plan

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen gave a stark warning Tuesday to Americans who are growing nervous about warning of revenge in a second term: it's no joke. "When Donald Trump turns around and says that he's going to use SEAL Team Six as his own private force to incarcerate his political opponents, and the comment that people make is, …

Republicans Join Trump's Attacks On Justice System And Campaign Of Vengeance After Guilty Verdict
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Republicans Join Trump's Attacks On Justice System And Campaign Of Vengeance After Guilty Verdict

Huff Post  

US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy listen as former President Donald Trump speaks to reporters as he arrives to attend his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments linked to extramarital affairs, at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City, on May 14, 2024. And those Republicans who expressed doubts about Trump’s …

Donald Trump Is a Convicted Felon. Let That Sink In.
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump Is a Convicted Felon. Let That Sink In.

Slate  

Read our ongoing coverage of Donald Trump’s first criminal trial here. Join Slate Plus At 4:37 p.m. on Thursday, gasps could be heard in the Manhattan courtroom where former President Donald J. Trump’s hush money trial was taking place. The real verdict is going to be Nov. 5 by the people.” Ultimately, the prosecution told a coherent and convincing story: …

Michael Cohen's former lawyer Lanny Davis discusses Trump verdict
9 months, 4 weeks 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 …

On Trump trial closing arguments day, you could feel the gravity in the room.
9 months, 3 weeks ago

On Trump trial closing arguments day, you could feel the gravity in the room.

Slate  

Read our ongoing coverage of Donald Trump’s first criminal trial here. As the jury heard closing arguments in Donald Trump’s hush money trial over the span of 10 grueling hours on Tuesday, the gravity around what was about to take place was palpable. Todd Blanche, Trump’s lead attorney, spent about three hours shredding Michael Cohen’s credibility as Trump’s former fixer …

Prosecutor says Trump tried 'to hoodwink voters' while defence attacks key witness in last arguments
9 months, 3 weeks 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 …

'Nail in the coffin': Hush money prosecutor reveals surprising crux of case against Trump
9 months, 4 weeks ago

'Nail in the coffin': Hush money prosecutor reveals surprising crux of case against Trump

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money case in Manhattan does not actually turn on the testimony of the former president's one-time attorney and fixer Michael Cohen, argued prosecutor Joshua Steinglass as the trial neared its close. Instead, MSNBC analyst Adam Klasfeld explained in a post on X, the real moment the case was over was when former Trump White …

Donald Trump's 'hush money' case comes to a head as defence, prosecution deliver closing arguments
9 months, 4 weeks 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’
9 months, 3 weeks 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
9 months, 3 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 …

Trump prosecutor’s closing arguments focus on ‘cover-up’ while defense attacks key witness
10 months ago

Trump prosecutor’s closing arguments focus on ‘cover-up’ while defense attacks key witness

LA Times  

Former President Trump speaks following the day’s proceedings in his criminal trial in Manhattan Criminal Court last week. Donald Trump engaged in “a conspiracy and a cover-up,” a prosecutor told jurors during closing arguments Tuesday 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 …

Prosecutors seek to bar Trump from statements endangering law enforcement in classified records case
10 months ago

Prosecutors seek to bar Trump from statements endangering law enforcement in classified records case

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Federal prosecutors on Friday asked the judge overseeing the classified documents case against Donald Trump to bar the former president from public statements that “pose a significant, imminent, and foreseeable danger to law enforcement agents” participating in the prosecution. The request to U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon follows a distorted claim by Trump earlier this week that the …

Prosecutors seek to bar Trump from making statements endangering law enforcement in classified records case
10 months ago

Prosecutors seek to bar Trump from making statements endangering law enforcement in classified records case

LA Times  

Prosecutors asked the judge to curb Donald Trump’s communications after he issued distorted and false statements about the FBI raid on his Mar-a-Lago estate in 2022. Federal prosecutors Friday asked the judge overseeing the classified documents case against Donald Trump to bar the former president from public statements that “pose a significant, imminent, and foreseeable danger to law enforcement agents” …

These are the key players in Trump’s hush money trial
10 months ago

These are the key players in Trump’s 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. Here The Independent breaks down who’s who in the trial: Donald Trump The former …

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

Here’s what to know as prosecution rests case in the People of New York vs Donald J Trump
10 months ago

Here’s what to know as prosecution rests case in the People of New York vs Donald J Trump

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. The prosecution’s case culminated with former attorney Michael …

Michael Cohen reveals Tiffany Trump was target of extortion plot
10 months, 1 week ago

Michael Cohen reveals Tiffany Trump was target of extortion plot

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 Donald Trump’s youngest daughter Tiffany Trump was the target of …

Did a 14-year-old prank caller just blow up Michael Cohen’s testimony?
10 months, 1 week ago

Did a 14-year-old prank caller just blow up Michael Cohen’s testimony?

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. According to Cohen’s testimony earlier this week, it was on that call that Cohen …

How Trump’s lawyers scored a real win against Michael Cohen.
10 months, 1 week ago

How Trump’s lawyers scored a real win against Michael Cohen.

Slate  

On Thursday, following Michael Cohen’s second day of cross-examination in the Donald Trump hush money trial, I packed into an elevator exiting the courthouse with a group that included CNN personalities George Conway and Kaitlan Collins. Earlier in the trial, when Trump was coming back into the courtroom after a lunch break, my colleague Susan Matthews had seen Trump goon …

Michael Cohen To Face More Grilling As Trump's Hush Money Trial Enters Final Stretch
10 months, 1 week 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
10 months, 1 week 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 …

Prosecution rests in Trump’s hush money trial; defense now gets its turn to call witnesses
10 months, 1 week ago

Prosecution rests in Trump’s hush money trial; defense now gets its turn to call witnesses

LA Times  

Michael Cohen heads to Manhattan criminal court in New York on Monday. Cohen testified Monday that he stole tens of thousands of dollars from Trump’s company — an admission defense lawyers hope to use to undermine Cohen’s credibility as a key prosecution witness. Before Costello took the stand, Judge Juan M. Merchan ruled that he would allow the defense to …

Trump team claims Michael Cohen’s testimony ‘collapsed’ under cross-examination. But is that true?
10 months, 1 week 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
10 months, 1 week 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!’
10 months, 1 week 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 …

OUCH! Desi Lydic Tells Trump How 'Everyone' Around Him Really Feels
10 months, 1 week ago

OUCH! Desi Lydic Tells Trump How 'Everyone' Around Him Really Feels

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING “Daily Show” correspondent Desi Lydic said Donald Trump had to sit through court and listen on Thursday as his own attorney read “all the nastiest things” that Michael Cohen has said about him over the years. Trump attorney Todd Blanche read quotes from Cohen calling Trump a “boorish cartoon misogynist,” “a Cheeto-dusted cartoon villain,” and “dictator douchebag,” …

Michael Cohen is torn to shreds by Trump's attorneys in blistering cross-examination over Stormy Daniels' 'hush money' payments
10 months, 1 week ago

Michael Cohen is torn to shreds by Trump's attorneys in blistering cross-examination over Stormy Daniels' 'hush money' payments

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump's defense lawyer accused star witness Michael Cohen of lying about a crucial phone that tied the former president to a cover-up around hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels in a dramatic exchange Thursday. Donald Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen returned to the stand on Thursday. On Monday, Cohen said an Oct. 24 call to Trump, via …

Trump lawyer's 'meaningless' grilling of witness had 'little bearing on the facts': expert
10 months, 1 week ago

Trump lawyer's 'meaningless' grilling of witness had 'little bearing on the facts': expert

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump's defense lawyer Todd Blanche is engaging in "meaningless" histrionics with his latest cross-examination of Michael Cohen, argued Pace University law professor and former New York prosecutor Bennett Gershman in conversation with Salon's Marina Villeneuve. Cohen, Trump's former attorney and fixer, has been the star witness of the Manhattan criminal hush money trial, and has been subject …

Michael Cohen pressed on his crimes and lies as defense attacks key Trump hush money trial witness
10 months, 1 week 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 …

'No!' Trump lawyer slapped down by hush money judge amid rocky Michael Cohen cross
10 months, 1 week ago

'No!' Trump lawyer slapped down by hush money judge amid rocky Michael Cohen cross

Raw Story  

Manhattan Criminal Court — Laughter erupted Thursday during former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial when his attorney made a plea to the judge — and received a swift and stern "No." Todd Blanche asked to approach Judge Juan Merchan within the first 15 minutes of his second day of cross-examining Trump's former fixer Michael Cohen. Cohen appeared in …

Michael Cohen’s ex-legal advisor accused of jury tampering in hush money trial
10 months, 1 week 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 …

Crunch day for Trump lawyers seeking to discredit Cohen at trial
10 months, 1 week ago

Crunch day for Trump lawyers seeking to discredit Cohen at trial

Raw Story  

It's crunch time for Donald Trump's defense team as they take another stab Thursday at Michael Cohen, the key witness in the criminal trial in which the former president is accused of fraudulently covering up his affair with a porn star to influence his first presidential bid. Cohen has a reputation for a temper that could hurt him on the …

Trump trial: Michael Cohen's cross-examination brings biggest weakness of Trump's defense into view.
10 months, 1 week ago

Trump trial: Michael Cohen's cross-examination brings biggest weakness of Trump's defense into view.

Slate  

Read our ongoing coverage of Donald Trump’s first criminal trial here. Bragg’s prosecution team immediately objected, and Justice Juan Merchan sustained the objection, but not before Cohen could demurely respond, “Sounds like something I would do.” Blanche kept on this track, though, asking Cohen if he had also insulted Trump attorney Susan Necheles. The strongest moment in questioning came when …

Michael Cohen pressed on crimes and lies at Trump's hush money trial
10 months, 1 week 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
10 months, 1 week 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 …

Key takeaways from day 18 of Donald Trump’s New York hush money trial
10 months, 1 week ago

Key takeaways from day 18 of Donald Trump’s New York hush money trial

Al Jazeera  

Ex-lawyer Michael Cohen faced a third day of testimony, while Republican politicians gathered in court to support Trump. In New York, the fifth week of Donald Trump’s criminal hush-money trial has drawn to a close, as disbarred lawyer Michael Cohen testified for a third day about his interactions with the former United States president. But Trump’s defence team again took …

Who is Michael Cohen? Trump’s former ‘fixer’ turned arch nemesis
10 months, 1 week 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 …

"An unmistakeable sign": Prosecutors appear confident having Michael Cohen as their last witness
10 months, 1 week ago

"An unmistakeable sign": Prosecutors appear confident having Michael Cohen as their last witness

Salon  

Michael Cohen, the former Trump fixer now testifying for the prosecution at his former boss' hush money trial, might have turned in such a strong performance earlier this week that Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is not bringing in any more witnesses afterwards. Former U.S. Army prosecutor and MSNBC legal analyst Gregg Kirschner said in a video that this is …

Lies, loyalty and a gag order upheld: Tuesday’s Trump hush money trial takeaways
10 months, 1 week ago

Lies, loyalty and a gag order upheld: Tuesday’s Trump hush money trial takeaways

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Donald Trump’s attorneys started grilling prosecutors’ star witness in his hush money trial Tuesday, portraying former attorney Michael Cohen as a media-obsessed liar who’s determined to see the former president behind bars. Cohen told Hoffinger he did not dispute the facts of his guilty plea, but that he didn’t think he should’ve been charged with a crime …

'Getting brutal': Trump's lawyer accused of firing 'totally misleading' questions at Cohen
10 months, 1 week ago

'Getting brutal': Trump's lawyer accused of firing 'totally misleading' questions at Cohen

Raw Story  

Legal analyst Andrew Weissmann was bothered by one line of questioning of Michael Cohen he said Donald Trump's lawyer was twisting out of context as cross-examination started in the hush money trial Tuesday. MSNBC co-host Chris Jansing hushed the debating panel as they heard reports coming from the courtroom, saying, "It's getting a little brutal." Inside the court, Jansing said …

Trump's defense lawyer frustrated by Michael Cohen on cross-examination: onlookers
10 months, 1 week ago

Trump's defense lawyer frustrated by Michael Cohen on cross-examination: onlookers

Raw Story  

From inside the courtroom on the 17th day of Donald Trump's hush money trial in Manhattan, his lawyers tried to get under ex-lawyer Michael Cohen's skin. From inside the courtroom, MSNBC legal analyst Lisa Rubin, host Chris Hayes and producers told hosts back in the studio what was going on. Trump's lawyer, Todd Blanche, mentioned leaks that Cohen made to …

Legal expert trashes Trump lawyer's first question for Michael Cohen
10 months, 1 week ago

Legal expert trashes Trump lawyer's first question for Michael Cohen

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's Manhattan hush money trial began the afternoon session on Tuesday with cross-examination of Michael Cohen — and, right out of the gate, the defense lawyer wanted to ask about insults. Todd Blanche, who has taken a back seat to Trump's other lawyer, Susan Necheles in recent days, began his questions by asking, "Mr. Cohen, my name is Todd …

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