Trump’s Lawyer and Cohen Match Wits in Crucial Cross-Examination
Michael D. Cohen tried to parry attacks on his honesty as Todd Blanche, Donald J. Trump’s lawyer, tried to destroy his credibility with jurors.
By Ben Protess, Jonah E. Bromwich and
Michael D. Cohen tried to parry attacks on his honesty as Todd Blanche, Donald J. Trump’s lawyer, tried to destroy his credibility with jurors.
By Ben Protess, Jonah E. Bromwich and
After a grueling day of cross-examination for Michael D. Cohen, the judge told lawyers to be ready to make closing arguments by Tuesday.
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A current lawyer for Donald J. Trump, Todd Blanche, accused his former lawyer and fixer, Michael D. Cohen, of calling to complain about a teenage prankster, but the witness insisted he called to discuss a hush-money payment.
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On Thursday, an entourage of about 20 accompanied the former president to court. Among them were many lawmakers.
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The Prosecution’s Case Is Wrapping Up in Trump’s Trial. What Happens Next?
The prosecution is nearing its end. Then, defense lawyers will get their chance to poke holes in the case before the question is put in jurors’ hands.
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Cohen Tells Jurors of Oval Office Deal to Pay Back the Hush Money
Michael D. Cohen’s story of an arrangement struck in the White House with Donald Trump was the only personal account tying the former president to falsified documents.
By Ben Protess, Jonah E. Bromwich and
Cohen on Cross: 5 Takeaways From Trump’s Criminal Trial
The key prosecution witness faced defense lawyers as the trial nears what may be an unexpectedly early conclusion.
By Jesse McKinley and
Transcript of Trump Manhattan Trial, May 13, 2024
New York State’s court system is releasing transcripts from each day of the Manhattan criminal trial against former President Donald J. Trump.
Todd Blanche, Who Gambled Gilded Career to Represent Trump, Gets Shot at Cohen
This case is Mr. Blanche’s second criminal trial as a defense lawyer. He seemed to struggle to land a “gotcha” moment on Tuesday while grilling Michael D. Cohen about a dizzying variety of interactions spanning years.
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Manhattan is playing host to two of the biggest political trials in American history. The courthouses are just 500 feet apart.
By Nicholas Fandos
The machinery of celebrity is being laid bare in a Manhattan courtroom amid the first criminal prosecution of a former U.S. president.
By Jesse McKinley
In a speech to the state’s Republican Party, the former president said “I know we won” there in 2020. But it has been 52 years since a G.O.P. presidential candidate carried Minnesota.
By Neil Vigdor
The former president, who has sought to make some political appearances around New York as he stands criminal trial, is set to speak at an event next Thursday at Crotona Park.
By Katie Glueck and Maggie Haberman
New York State’s court system is releasing transcripts from each day of the Manhattan criminal trial against former President Donald J. Trump.
Justice Juan M. Merchan, the judge overseeing Donald J. Trump’s criminal trial in Manhattan, donated modest amounts to Democratic groups in 2020.
By William K. Rashbaum, Jonah E. Bromwich and Ben Protess
Donald Trump’s search is still in its early stages, but he is said to be leaning toward more experienced options who can help the ticket without seizing his precious spotlight.
By Michael C. Bender and Jesse McKinley
The ad, from a center-left group, points out that the former president has long been critical of people who take the Fifth Amendment to avoid testifying.
By Katie Glueck
Plus, the grilling of Michael Cohen.
By Tracy Mumford, Raja Abdulrahim, Jesse McKinley, Ian Stewart, Jessica Metzger and James Shield
Michael D. Cohen tried to parry attacks on his honesty as Todd Blanche, Donald J. Trump’s lawyer, tried to destroy his credibility with jurors.
By Jonah E. Bromwich, Karen Hanley and Claire Hogan
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