A comment posted on a public Facebook page suggests a juror in former President Trump’s trial may have discussed the guilty verdict ahead of time. Judge Juan Merchan notified Trump’s defense team and Manhattan prosecutors about the comment, which was made by a user identifying as ‘Michael Anderson.’ Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records in the first degree after a six-week trial.
Following the guilty verdict against former President Donald Trump in a New York criminal trial, the Biden-Harris campaign has emphasized the importance of preventing Trump from re-entering the Oval Office. The campaign sent a text message to supporters urging them to donate and ensure Trump remains out of the White House. Meanwhile, Trump’s campaign website updated with a message claiming he is a “political prisoner” and calling on supporters for immediate financial contributions.
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.
Former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York resumed on Friday, while his family members prepare to attend the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Barron Trump, who has largely stayed out of the public eye, declined to serve as a delegate, but five other family members will be in attendance. Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, Kimberly Guilfoyle, Tiffany Trump, and Michael Boulos were all selected as delegates to the convention. The Trump family has relocated to Florida in recent years, with Mar-a-Lago serving as the former president’s primary residence. Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. are currently based out of Jupiter, Florida. Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis also earned delegates before suspending their presidential campaigns.
Tensions reached new heights during the ongoing hush money criminal trial of former U.S. President Donald Trump in New York on Tuesday. The courtroom erupted in shouting when Trump’s lawyer, Matthew Russell, mentioned text messages between former National Enquirer editor-in-chief Dylan Howard and an unnamed relative. The prosecution objected, leading Trump lawyer Emil Bove to interject. However, Bove was quickly interrupted by someone from the prosecution side who shouted, “Woah!” The incident highlights the high stakes and tense atmosphere surrounding the trial, which centers on allegations that Trump falsified business records to cover up a hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels during the 2016 presidential election.
Fox News host Jesse Watters compared Donald Trump to King Kong, suggesting that his current legal troubles could lead to violent consequences. However, his colleagues reminded him that King Kong ultimately meets his demise in the movie.
The ongoing trial against former President Donald Trump in New York resumed Tuesday, with a crucial witness, David Pecker, the former publisher of the National Enquirer, expected to take the stand. Trump has denounced the proceedings as a “witch hunt” originating from Washington. The prosecution alleges that in 2015, Pecker met with Trump and former lawyer Michael Cohen to devise a plan to suppress negative stories about Trump before the 2016 election. Trump and his legal team counter that the payments were legitimate legal expenses, and that the former president is innocent. Meanwhile, Trump’s lawyer, Alina Habba, has dismissed the trial as a waste of time. The judge will also address arguments regarding whether to hold Trump in contempt for violating a gag order about his social media posts on the trial.
Former President Donald Trump’s legal team opened a high-stakes trial by attacking key prosecution witness Michael Cohen, casting doubt on his credibility and trustworthiness. Trump’s attorney, Todd Blanche, asserted that Cohen’s animosity towards Trump and his desire for revenge made him an unreliable witness. Blanche cited Cohen’s previous criticisms of Trump, his denied appointment in Trump’s administration, and his financial reliance on Trump’s downfall. However, prosecutors maintain that Trump directed a cover-up involving Cohen’s reimbursement payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels, violating New York campaign finance law.
Former President Trump condemned the opening of his New York criminal trial on Monday, claiming it was politically motivated and intended to damage his chances in the upcoming presidential election. He has denied all charges against him. Trump’s attorney, Will Scharf, emphasized the defense’s focus on facts to prove Trump’s innocence, while Trump himself lashed out at New York Attorney General Letitia James and Judge Arthur Engoron over an ongoing civil fraud case.
