Former President Donald Trump has condemned the ongoing NY v. Trump trial as a sham, accusing prosecutors of proving his point that the legal system is biased against him. Trump cited comments from legal experts and Fox News contributors, arguing that the prosecution has failed to prove any crime.
Jury deliberations in the New York v. Trump trial are underway, marking a significant event for the nation. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre acknowledged the importance of this day but emphasized that President Biden remains focused on delivering for the American people. The jury began deliberations after hearing closing arguments from both the defense and prosecution teams. Former President Trump has vowed to win the 2024 election despite facing 34 counts of falsifying business records. During the closing arguments, Robert De Niro expressed concerns that Trump could potentially harm the world if re-elected.
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.
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.
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.
Michael Cohen, former attorney to President Donald Trump, testified in the NY v. Trump case that he sought a role as White House Chief of Staff or Attorney General, despite previously denying any desire for such a position. This testimony contradicts his prior statements before Congress in 2019, where he claimed he did not want to work in the White House. Cohen’s testimony adds to the ongoing controversy surrounding the NY v. Trump case, which focuses on Cohen’s payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels during the 2016 presidential election.
Former President Donald Trump has been fined $9,000 for violating a gag order in the NY v. Trump case in Manhattan. The judge found that Trump violated the order on nine separate occasions, resulting in fines totaling $1,000 each. If Trump continues to violate the order, he could face “incarceratory punishment.” Trump’s attorneys argue that the gag order is a violation of his First Amendment rights, while prosecutors allege that he violated the order at least 14 times.
