Results for: credibility

Michael Cohen’s testimony in the NY v. Trump trial has raised doubts among jurors about his credibility due to his admission of stealing from the Trump Organization. While prosecutors presented Cohen’s numerous lies as evidence, they missed an opportunity to question him about this specific incident. The defense countered by calling Cohen’s former lawyer, Robert Costello, who claimed Cohen had no information on Trump and had been encouraged to cooperate with prosecutors by Costello. Costello’s unprofessional courtroom behavior led to a stern rebuke from the judge.

In the ongoing hush money trial involving allegations of election interference, Donald Trump’s defense lawyer, Todd Blanche, has faced scrutiny from the presiding judge. Judge Juan Merchan expressed skepticism about Blanche’s assertion that Trump was adhering to a court-ordered gag order, raising concerns about the attorney’s credibility. The trial’s first witness, David Pecker, former publisher of the National Enquirer, testified about his role in suppressing stories to benefit Trump during the 2016 presidential campaign. Trump has been accused of violating the gag order multiple times, which could result in penalties if found in violation.