Defense attorneys in the New York v. Trump trial rested their case on Tuesday morning, concluding their presentation without calling former President Trump to the stand to testify. Judge Juan Merchan dismissed the jury until after Memorial Day, with closing arguments scheduled for next week.
Prosecutors needed to demonstrate beyond a reasonable doubt that Trump intentionally falsified business records to conceal a $130,000 payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels during the 2016 election. Trump has consistently denied the allegations.
After the prosecution completed its case, Trump’s defense attorneys moved to dismiss the case, asserting that the prosecution had failed to provide evidence linking Trump to the alleged falsification of business records. This was their second attempt at getting the case dismissed.
Trump, while speaking to reporters outside the courtroom, expressed confidence in his defense team’s performance and called for the judge to rule decisively against the prosecutor. He also criticized President Biden and the current economic climate, highlighting inflation in his remarks.
The trial is set to resume on Tuesday, May 28, with closing arguments from both the defense and the prosecution. The jury is anticipated to begin deliberations either Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday following Memorial Day.
The outcome of this trial will have significant implications for Trump, as he is currently facing multiple other investigations and legal challenges. His defense team has been resolute in their belief that he will ultimately be exonerated, while the prosecution remains determined to hold him accountable for any potential wrongdoing.
