"Trump's Hush-Money Trial Ends in Controversy and Missed Testimony"
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Robert Costello, a lawyer testifying in Donald Trump's hush money trial, faced severe criticism from Judge Juan Merchan for his "contemptuous" behavior, including eye-rolling and negative comments. Senior attorney John J. Perlstein suggested Costello might be reported to the New York bar for his actions. The prosecution aims to prove Trump paid two women to keep quiet about alleged affairs before the 2016 election, which Trump denies.
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