Live updates: Michael Cohen cross-examined in Trump hush money trial-3
Michael Cohen, the former lawyer and fixer for Donald Trump is testifying in the hush money trial against Donald Trump, who faces 34 felony counts in connection to payments meant to stifle negative stories from surfacing in the final days of the 2016 presidential campaign.
With prosecutors’ hush money case against Donald Trump barreling toward its end, defense lawyers are pressing former attorney Michael Cohen on his criminal history and past lies, trying to convince jurors not to believe the star witness’ pivotal testimony.
What to know:
- Star witness takes the stand: Takeaways from Michael Cohen’s pivotal testimony on Tuesday.
- GOP allies show up: The former president’s allies are serving as his voice to criticize the process and people while Donald Trump himself is under a gag order.
- What this case is about: Trump is charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records as part of a scheme to bury stories that he feared could hurt his 2016 campaign.
- Trump’s investigations: The hush money case is just one of the criminal cases the former president is facing.
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Miami Dolphins wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
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The center will focus on research with cognitive science, quantitative social sciences, engineering, and biomechanics, among the possible areas of emphasis, the college said in a news release.
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