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politics1 year ago

"Trump Potentially Breaches Gag Order Amid Guilty Verdict Critique"

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.

via NBC News|
#criminal-case#donald-trump#gag-order
legal1 year ago

"Trump's Hush-Money Trial Ends in Controversy and Missed Testimony"

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.

via Newsweek|
#donald-trump#hush-money-trial#judge-juan-merchan
politics2 years ago

Rudy Giuliani Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Unpaid Legal Fees

Rudy Giuliani, former New York City mayor and lawyer for former President Donald Trump, has been sued by his longtime former lawyer, Robert Costello, and his law firm for allegedly owing them nearly $1.4 million in unpaid bills. The lawsuit claims that Costello and his firm represented Giuliani in various legal matters, including criminal investigations and disciplinary proceedings. Giuliani criticized the suit, stating that the bill is excessive, while Costello argues that Giuliani has failed to pay despite receiving bills for almost four years. This comes after Costello successfully sued Steve Bannon for unpaid legal bills.

via CBS News|
#lawsuit#legal-matters#politics
legal2 years ago

Rudy Giuliani Faces $1.4M Lawsuit from Former Lawyers Over Unpaid Fees

Rudy Giuliani is being sued by his former law firm, Davidoff Butcher & Citron LLP, for nearly $1.4 million in unpaid legal fees. The firm claims that Giuliani has only paid $214,000 since November 2019, despite being represented by partner Robert Costello in various criminal, civil, and Congressional investigations. The lawsuit marks a significant turn in the relationship between Giuliani and Costello, who have known each other for around 40 years. Giuliani recently pleaded not guilty to criminal charges in Georgia related to the 2020 presidential election.

via ABC News|
#davidoff-butcher-and-citron-llp#lawsuit#legal
politics2 years ago

Insights from Trump's inner circle: The truth about hush-money and criminal lies.

Robert Costello, a former legal adviser to Michael Cohen, testified before the Manhattan grand jury hearing evidence against former President Donald Trump and called Cohen's credibility into question. Costello believes that his testimony has "stirred up" the grand jury and that Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is now reconsidering charging Trump. Costello argued that Cohen, an ex-con, cannot be believed and has hundreds of emails that potentially show Cohen lying. He hopes that the Manhattan DA's office will follow the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District and the Federal Election Commission in passing on indicting Trump for the hush-money payment case. Costello believes there is a chance that Bragg drops the investigation into Trump.

via New York Post |
#donald-trump#hush-money-payment#manhattan-district-attorney
us-politics2 years ago

The Trump Indictment Saga: Republicans React.

Donald Trump posted a video on Truth Social attacking the ongoing criminal investigations into his actions and claiming that he will "stand in their way" of his political "enemies". This comes after ally Robert Costello testified before the grand jury at the request of the former president's lawyers in an attempt to cast doubts on the prosecution's star witness Michael Cohen. Trump had previously claimed that he will be arrested by Manhattan prosecutors investigating hush money payments to Stormy Daniels, but his camp later walked back his comments saying they had not been informed if or when an indictment could take place.

via The Independent|
#donald-trump#hush-money-payments#manhattan-prosecutors
politics2 years ago

Trump Ally Testifies Against Michael Cohen in Grand Jury Investigation

Robert Costello, an attorney and ally of former President Donald Trump, appeared before the grand jury hearing evidence in the hush-money case and attempted to discredit Michael Cohen, a former Trump lawyer-turned-key witness for the prosecution. Costello claimed that prosecutors cherry-picked emails he gave them and took them out of context in front of the jury. He said he tried to besmirch Cohen, but prosecutors hindered his efforts.

via The Daily Beast|
#donald-trump#grand-jury#hush-money-case
politics2 years ago

Trump Grand Jury Hears from Michael Cohen's Former Legal Adviser and Rebuttal Witness.

Robert J. Costello, a former legal adviser to Michael Cohen, appeared before a Manhattan grand jury at the request of Donald Trump's lawyers to undermine the credibility of Cohen, the prosecution's star witness. The grand jury is investigating Trump's involvement in a hush-money payment to Stormy Daniels. Cohen paid $130,000 to buy her silence, and Trump authorized the payment. The prosecutors are expected to charge Trump with overseeing the false recording of the reimbursements to Cohen as "legal expenses" in his company's internal records.

via The New York Times|
#grand-jury#hush-money#michael-cohen
politics2 years ago

Trump grand jury to hear from key legal adviser and new witness in hush money investigation.

Lawyer Robert Costello, who is loyal to Donald Trump, testified before a Manhattan grand jury on Monday as the state's case against the former president wraps up. The case is deciding whether Trump directed Michael Cohen to secretly pay hush money in 2016 to porn star Stormy Daniels to keep her quiet about her and the then-presidential candidate's affair. All signs are pointing to Trump being indicted as early as later Monday and then turning himself in as soon as Tuesday. If found guilty, he could face up to four years behind bars.

via New York Post |
#donald-trump#manhattan-grand-jury#michael-cohen
politics2 years ago

New York Grand Jury Delays Trump Indictment Vote for Final Surprise Witness Testimony.

Lawyer Robert J. Costello, a critic of former President Donald Trump's fixer Michael D. Cohen, may testify before the grand jury considering the hush-money case against Trump. Costello would appear at the request of Trump's lawyers to undermine Cohen's credibility. The grand jury is expected to vote soon on whether to indict Trump for his involvement in a hush money payment to a porn star. The district attorney is expected to seek an indictment as soon as this week.

via The New York Times|
#donald-trump#grand-jury#hush-money