3rd day of Michael Cohen testimony begins, Trump trial live updates
Week 5 of Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York ends as it began: trial with former president's former lawyer Michael Cohen on the stand.
Cohen, a key witness in the case against Trump, is facing questioning from Trump's lawyers about his history of lying under oath in various cases.
Todd Blanche, President Trump's chief lawyer, about his conviction for lying to Congress and his admission that he lied to a judge during sentencing for a number of federal crimes in 2018. , bombarded the former lawyer with questions.
It also played footage of Cohen speaking about Trump last year, around the time Trump was indicted by a Manhattan grand jury.
“I really hope this guy goes to jail,” Cohen was seen saying. “I'd better believe he's depressed and wants me to rot inside because of what this man did to my family.”
Cohen, under questioning from prosecutors earlier this week, said Trump would protect him from federal prosecution if he remained loyal and lied about the incident. Payment of $130,000 in hush money to adult film star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. Mr. Cohen testified that Mr. Trump approved a plan to repay the payments to Mr. Cohen over the next year.
Prosecutors gave jurors a review of 34 business records that they say were altered to hide payments to Daniels, showing them invoices, slips and checks for each of the felonies Trump faces. . The former president has maintained his innocence.
Prosecutors said in court Tuesday that Cohen would be their last witness. Blanche told Judge Juan Mercian that he did not know whether Trump would testify on his behalf or if he would call any witnesses at all. Court will not be held on Friday.
Summarize this content to 100 words Week 5 of Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York ends as it began: trial with former president's former lawyer Michael Cohen on the stand.Cohen, a key witness in the case against Trump, is facing questioning from Trump's lawyers about his history of lying under oath in various cases. Todd Blanche, President Trump's chief lawyer, about his conviction for lying to Congress and his admission that he lied to a judge during sentencing for a number of federal crimes in 2018. , bombarded the former lawyer with questions.It also played footage of Cohen speaking about Trump last year, around the time Trump was indicted by a Manhattan grand jury.”I really hope this guy goes to jail,” Cohen was seen saying. “I'd better believe he's depressed and wants me to rot inside because of what this man did to my family.”Cohen, under questioning from prosecutors earlier this week, said Trump would protect him from federal prosecution if he remained loyal and lied about the incident. Payment of $130,000 in hush money to adult film star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. Mr. Cohen testified that Mr. Trump approved a plan to repay the payments to Mr. Cohen over the next year.Prosecutors gave jurors a review of 34 business records that they say were altered to hide payments to Daniels, showing them invoices, slips and checks for each of the felonies Trump faces. . The former president has maintained his innocence.Prosecutors said in court Tuesday that Cohen would be their last witness. Blanche told Judge Juan Mercian that he did not know whether Trump would testify on his behalf or if he would call any witnesses at all. Court will not be held on Friday.
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