Fiery cross-examination of Michael Cohen sees blistering Trump attorney questioning

The Hill

May 14, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.

Former President Trump’s ex-fixer Michael Cohen officially underwent long-anticipated, fiery cross-examination by his former client’s defense team Tuesday, culminating into the New York hush money trial’s main event.

Cohen, under direct examination by prosecutors, has implicated Trump more than any other witness over a $130,000 hush money scheme involving a porn actress and attempting to link Trump directly with what prosecutors deem as fraudulent business transactions

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