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Actor Robert De Niro has weighed in on former President Donald Trump’s guilty verdict in his high-profile hush-money case. Speaking at the red carpet for his new movie, “Ezra,” in New York City, De Niro told reporters, “I think justice was served.” He noted that this was “just one part of the whole picture” and expressed his concern about Trump’s potential impact on the upcoming presidential election. De Niro has been a vocal critic of Trump for years, and in the past, he has said he wanted to punch Trump in the face.

The New York criminal trial of former President Donald Trump is nearing its conclusion as the jury deliberates on charges of falsifying business records and tax fraud. The proceedings have been marked by dramatic moments, including the testimony of key witnesses, the judge’s threat of jail time for Trump over his violation of a gag order, and an appearance by actor Robert De Niro outside the courtroom.

In closing arguments, Trump’s attorneys declared his innocence and asserted that Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg failed to meet the burden of proof. Defense attorney Todd Blanche dismissed the charges as a paper case and emphasized that Trump had nothing to do with payments to Michael Cohen. Blanche questioned Cohen’s credibility, calling him the human embodiment of reasonable doubt and accusing him of lying repeatedly. The defense presented evidence to support claims that payments were accurate, there was no intent to defraud, and the alleged catch and kill scheme was not illegal. The jury is now tasked with deciding Trump’s guilt or innocence based on evidence and witness testimony.

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.

Michael Cohen’s admission of stealing $30,000 from the Trump Organization has dealt a major blow to the Trump hush money trial, exposing the weakness of the prosecution’s case. Cohen’s testimony has left the media reeling, with commentators wondering how they could have missed such a glaring piece of information. The revelation has also raised questions about the credibility of Cohen, who was previously seen as a key witness for the prosecution. With the trial nearing its end, it remains unclear whether Trump will be convicted, but the stolen $30,000 has cast a shadow over the proceedings and raised concerns about the fairness of the legal system.

Former FEC Commissioner Bradley Smith, a highly respected election law expert, was prevented from testifying fully in the NY v. Trump trial. Judge Juan Merchan restricted the scope of Smith’s testimony, limiting him to basic election law definitions, despite his expertise in the complex matter of campaign finance. Smith expressed frustration, arguing that the jury needed guidance on the intricate laws surrounding election finance and that the prosecution’s witness, Michael Cohen, was allowed to present a biased interpretation of the law. The defense team rested after Smith’s testimony was curtailed, and the jury was dismissed until after Memorial Day, with closing arguments expected to begin next Tuesday.

In the ongoing trial against former President Donald Trump, his defense attorneys have requested a dismissal of the case, arguing that there is insufficient evidence of falsified business records. The prosecution, however, maintains that Trump is liable for the creation of these records as he initiated the sequence of events that led to their falsification.

The prosecution’s case rests heavily on the testimony of Michael Cohen, Trump’s former lawyer who admitted to stealing $30,000 from the Trump Organization. Cohen testified that Trump directed him to handle a hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels to silence her ahead of the 2016 election. The defense presented two witnesses, Daniel Sitko and Robert Costello, claiming that Cohen told them Trump was unaware of the payment.

Judge Juan Merchan could rule on the defense’s motion to dismiss on Tuesday morning. If the motion is denied, closing arguments are expected next Tuesday.

Michael Cohen, a key witness in Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg’s prosecution of former President Donald Trump, has confessed to stealing $60,000 from the Trump Organization by claiming reimbursement for a false tech company expense and inflating his own salary. Despite this revelation, Cohen was allowed to testify as the central witness in the case, leading to accusations of prosecutorial misconduct. Former prosecutor Robert Costello further discredited Cohen’s testimony by revealing that Cohen had previously admitted to lying about Trump’s involvement in hush money payments to Stormy Daniels. The defense has moved to dismiss the charges against Trump, arguing that there is no evidence to support the allegations and that Cohen is an unreliable witness. However, Judge Juan Merchan has deferred his decision, raising concerns about his impartiality and the potential for political motives behind the prosecution.

In a dramatic twist, Michael Cohen, the former personal lawyer of Donald Trump, confessed to stealing tens of thousands of dollars from the Trump Organization. During the ongoing hush-money trial, Cohen faced relentless questioning from the defense, led by Trump’s lead lawyer, Todd Blanche. Blanche challenged Cohen on whether he had received reimbursement for $50,000 he allegedly paid to RedFinch, a technology firm used as a shell company. Cohen admitted that he only provided RedFinch with $20,000 in cash. Blanche pressed Cohen further, asking, “You did steal from the Trump Organization?” to which Cohen replied, “Yes, sir.”

Michael Cohen, Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, has admitted to stealing from the Trump Organization and is considering a run for Congress. Cohen’s testimony came during the fourth day of his testimony in the NY v. Trump case, where he told the court that he believes he has the “best name recognition out there.” He also stated that his well-known name is partly due to his work for Trump but is not solely because of Trump. Cohen has previously floated a potential congressional run, including earlier this month on his TikTok account when he said he would run as a Democrat.