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Michael Cohen predicts a deteriorating relationship between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, suggesting Trump may target Musk's wealth and government subsidies, with Cohen criticizing Trump's self-interest and loyalty issues.
New York District Attorney Alvin Bragg has agreed to indefinitely postpone the sentencing of Donald Trump following his re-election victory, raising questions about the motivations behind the legal actions against him. The case, which involved alleged payments to silence Stormy Daniels, has been criticized for lacking clarity on its legality and for appearing politically motivated. Bragg's decision to delay proceedings suggests the case may have been more about influencing the 2024 election than upholding justice.
Prosecutors in Donald Trump's criminal hush-money case have requested that the gag order preventing Trump from attacking witnesses like Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels be lifted, but they want the judge to maintain restrictions on his comments about jurors, court staff, and prosecution staff due to ongoing threats. The gag order was initially imposed to protect the integrity of the trial, which concluded with Trump being found guilty of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.
Michael Cohen, a key witness in Trump's hush money trial, reported that his family was doxxed after Trump was convicted of 34 felony counts. Personal details of Cohen's wife and children were posted online, likely with harmful intent. This incident follows a pattern of harassment linked to Trump's legal battles, including attempts to dox jurors and threats against other figures involved in the cases.
After Donald Trump's conviction on 34 felony counts related to a hush money scheme involving Stormy Daniels, the personal information of Michael Cohen's family was posted online. Cohen, who testified against Trump, condemned the doxxing as a dangerous and stupid act. This incident follows similar threats against jurors, prosecutors, and the judge involved in Trump's case.
Michael Cohen expressed concerns that former President Trump, after his recent conviction, could leak U.S. secrets if jailed, potentially jeopardizing national security for financial gain or bragging rights. Cohen highlighted Trump's history of sharing sensitive information and warned about the risks of Trump being debriefed on national security issues as a convicted felon.
In the New York trial against Donald Trump, closing arguments were presented with the defense focusing on discrediting key witness Michael Cohen and arguing that Trump had no intent to defraud or influence the 2016 election. The prosecution countered by emphasizing the corroborative evidence and the testimonies of other witnesses, asserting that Trump falsified business records to cover up election law violations. The jury will now deliberate based on the evidence and arguments presented.
The jury's guilty verdict against former President Donald Trump on 34 felony charges has provided a sense of vindication for Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels, key witnesses in the case. Both Cohen and Daniels have faced intense scrutiny and personal attacks since their involvement in the hush money scandal, but the verdict has affirmed the truth of their testimonies. Despite ongoing legal and personal challenges, Cohen and Daniels are experiencing a moment of relief and validation.
Donald Trump may have violated a gag order by discussing witnesses in his criminal case while criticizing his guilty verdict. Judge Juan Merchan's order prohibits Trump from making public statements about witnesses, but Trump mentioned Robert Costello and indirectly referred to Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels. The judge has previously fined Trump for similar violations and warned that continued breaches could result in jail time. Trump's sentencing is scheduled for July 11.
Michael Cohen, Donald Trump's former fixer and key witness for the prosecution, speaks out after a jury found Trump guilty on all 34 felony counts.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg successfully prosecuted former President Donald J. Trump on 34 felony counts related to election interference and falsified business records, marking the first conviction of a former U.S. president. The case, which involved testimony from 20 witnesses over six weeks, was bolstered by state election law and the testimony of Trump's former fixer, Michael D. Cohen.
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.
The jury in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York has found him guilty on all charges related to falsifying business records to cover up a "hush money" payment to Stormy Daniels. The jury had reviewed testimony from key witnesses David Pecker and Michael Cohen, as well as the judge's instructions, before reaching their verdict.
Jury deliberations have begun in Donald Trump's hush money trial, where he faces 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to conceal payments to Stormy Daniels. The jury must unanimously decide if Trump or his associates falsified records with the intent to violate state law. Deliberations are secret, and the jury can request to rehear testimony or legal instructions. If a verdict is reached, it will be announced in court; if not, the judge may instruct the jury to continue or declare a mistrial.
The jury in Donald Trump's hush money trial concluded its first day of deliberations without a verdict, requesting to rehear key witness testimonies. The trial centers on allegations that Trump falsified business records to conceal hush money payments made during his 2016 presidential campaign. Deliberations will resume Thursday, with the jury needing to reach a unanimous decision to convict or acquit Trump.