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The hush money trial against Donald Trump is coming to a head in New York. Michael Cohen, once a close Trump confidant, is next scheduled to testify in court.
New York – The hush money trial against Donald Trump is also causing a stir beyond the borders of the USA. After all, it is the first criminal trial against a former president in the history of the United States. Last week, the explosive statements made by ex-porn actress Stormy Daniels made headlines. Now Michael Cohen is likely to attract attention as a witness next week. The appearance of Trump’s former lawyer in the New York court is eagerly awaited.
Michael Cohen is considered another key figure in the trial against Donald Trump. The former lawyer is often described in the US media as the real estate mogul’s former “problem solver”. According to the indictment and statements from Stormy Daniels, Cohen is said to have paid the $130,000 hush money to the porn actress to cover up an alleged affair with Trump. The transaction itself was not illegal – but when repaying Cohen, Trump is said to have falsified business documents in order to conceal the actual purpose of the money.
Liar or confidant? Cohen’s testimony in the hush money trial against Trump is eagerly awaited
For security reasons, the New York court does not publish the witness schedule. NCB News According to Michael Cohen, he will testify as a witness in court in Manhattan from Monday (May 13th). Cohen previously admitted that the payment to Stormy Daniels was part of a larger plan to improve Trump’s image before the 2016 presidential election. Cohen worked alongside Trump for seven years and was once a close confidante of the accused ex-president.
But what will be particularly interesting, in addition to his statement, is to what extent Jury in the hush money trial classifies the lawyer as trustworthy. Trump’s defense is expected to try to undermine Cohen’s credibility. After all, the 57-year-old was sentenced to prison in 2018 for tax evasion and making false statements to Congress. In addition, Trump’s legal team could attack the lawyer because of his various Trump attacks and revelations portrayed as a “disgruntled ex-employee,” according to several US media outlets.
After explosive statements from Stormy Daniels: Cohen’s testimony in the Trump trial is likely to last for days
US media assume that the witness testimony will last several days – as was the case with the first witness in the trial against Trump, David Pecker, was the case. He is also considered a central player in the hush money process and is said to be the former boss of US magazine National Enquirer helped cover up potentially damaging stories about Trump. Pecker admitted in the trial that he was involved in Cohen and Trump’s plan.
In addition to Packer and other witnesses, such as ex-Trump employee Madeleine Westerhout, it was Stormy Daniels’ statements that were likely to weigh heavily on Trump. In the New York courtroom, the 45-year-old described in detail her alleged affair with the former president, who is expected to be a presidential candidate again this year republican starts. Although judge Juan Merchan reprimanded the former porn actress for omitting unnecessary details, Daniel’s testimony is said to have appeared credible to US media representatives in the courtroom.
Hush money trial against Donald Trump: Ex-president claims innocence
In the hush money trial, Donald Trump faces several years in prison, which could also be suspended, or a fine. The ex-president had pleaded not guilty and continues to deny having had an affair with Stormy Daniels. He claims the payments to Cohen were for his legal services. Michael Cohen is expected to be one of the last prosecution witnesses before Trump’s defense begins. (nbe/dpa)
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