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politics1 year ago

Jury Deliberates in Trump Hush Money Trial After Key Testimony

The jury in Donald Trump's criminal trial over falsifying business records to conceal hush money payments to Stormy Daniels resumed deliberations after rehearing testimony from David Pecker and Michael Cohen. Pecker testified about his role in suppressing negative stories about Trump during the 2016 campaign, while Cohen corroborated Pecker's account. Trump, who faces 34 felony counts, claims the charges are politically motivated to harm his election chances against President Joe Biden.

via CNBC|
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politics1 year ago

Key Witnesses and Evidence: Highlights from Trump's Hush Money Trial

The criminal trial of Donald Trump in New York has concluded its witness testimonies, featuring 22 witnesses including Stormy Daniels, Michael Cohen, and David Pecker. The trial now moves to closing arguments, with the jury set to decide if Trump falsified business records to conceal hush money payments during his 2016 presidential campaign. Key testimonies detailed Trump's alleged involvement in suppressing damaging stories, with Cohen's credibility being a focal point of the defense's strategy. Trump has pleaded not guilty and denies any wrongdoing.

via PBS NewsHour|
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politics2 years ago

David Pecker Testifies Before Manhattan Grand Jury Investigating Trump.

The Manhattan grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump's role in a "hush money" payment heard testimony from David Pecker, the former CEO of American Media, Inc. (AMI) and publisher of The National Enquirer, who played a key role in connecting a lawyer for adult film star Stormy Daniels with Michael Cohen, Trump's then-attorney. The grand jury is investigating whether the payment involved the falsification of business records and violated state campaign finance law. Trump has denied wrongdoing in connection with all of the probes and accused investigators of conducting a "witch hunt."

via CBS News|
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politics2 years ago

Trump Grand Jury Proceedings Continue with Testimony from Former Publisher.

Former National Enquirer publisher, David Pecker, testified before the grand jury investigating Donald Trump's alleged role in paying hush money to Stormy Daniels. Pecker previously testified before the Manhattan grand jury examining the Trump investigation, and it is unclear why he was called back to provide further testimony. The investigation is centered on a $130,000 payment facilitated by Trump's former fixer, Michael Cohen, and made to the porn star. Trump has denied the affair and any wrongdoing with the payment.

via POLITICO|
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politics2 years ago

Trump probe grand jury adjourns without voting after testimony from ex-Enquirer publisher.

The Manhattan grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump's alleged role in a hush money payment scheme to adult film star Stormy Daniels adjourned without taking a vote on whether to indict Trump. The grand jury heard from David Pecker, the former head of the company that publishes the National Enquirer, who was a central player in the scheme. The grand jury is scheduled to meet again on Wednesday. The case centers around a $130,000 payment from Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen, to Daniels, which was reimbursed by the Trump Organization.

via CNN|
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politics2 years ago

Trump Grand Jury Investigation Continues with Testimony and Potential Charges

Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker, a longtime ally of former President Trump, appeared before a Manhattan grand jury for a second time as part of a probe into Trump's role in a hush money scandal. Pecker would buy the rights to certain stories that could prove embarrassing to Trump, assisting with a process known as "catch and kill" by buying and burying certain stories. Pecker was previously granted immunity in the probe of Trump fixer Michael Cohen, who pleaded guilty to campaign finance violations and tax fraud in connection with a $130,000 payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.

via The Hill|
#david-pecker#hush-money-scandal#manhattan-grand-jury
politics2 years ago

Grand jury reconvenes as former National Enquirer publisher testifies in Trump inquiry.

David Pecker, former publisher of The National Enquirer, testified before the Manhattan grand jury investigating Donald Trump's role in a hush-money payment to a porn star. Pecker was a key player in the hush-money episode and helped broker the deal between Stormy Daniels and Michael Cohen. The grand jury has heard from at least nine witnesses and is expected to vote on an indictment soon. The exact timing of any charges remains a mystery and is subject to the quirks of the grand jury process in Manhattan.

via The New York Times|
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politics2 years ago

Manhattan grand jury resumes probe into Trump's "hush money" payments.

The Manhattan grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump's role in a "hush money" payment heard testimony from David Pecker, the former CEO of American Media, Inc. and publisher of The National Enquirer, who played a key role in connecting a lawyer for adult film star Stormy Daniels with Michael Cohen, Trump's then-attorney. Pecker testified before the panel on Monday afternoon. The investigation appears to be focused on whether the Daniels payment involved the falsification of business records and violated state campaign finance law. Trump has denied wrongdoing in connection with all of the probes and accused investigators of conducting a "witch hunt."

via CBS News|
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