Court Denies Trump’s Attempt to Prevent Cohen and Daniels from Testifying
Trump’s Effort to Exclude Stormy Daniels and Michael Cohen Fails
In a significant turn of events, former President Donald Trump’s strategy to block key testimonies in his high-profile hush money trial hit a wall of justice. The testimonies of adult film actress Stormy Daniels and Trump’s former attorney Michael Cohen will go ahead, as ruled by the court.
Trump’s legal team had put forth a bold argument: Michael Cohen, they asserted, lacked credibility due to his history of lying. They also claimed that Stormy Daniels would see the trial as an opportunity to cash in, suggesting her account could not be trusted. However, these arguments did not sway the judicial decision.
Witnesses Ready to Take the Stand
Both Daniels and Cohen have found themselves in the spotlight as key witnesses in Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s case. Bragg is steadfast in his goal to hold Trump accountable on 34 counts related to business fraud, and leveraging these two testimonies is a critical part of his strategy.
Justice Juan Merchan ruled on Monday that he will be able to.
This definitive ruling reinforces the integrity of the trial proceedings, ensuring that all relevant testimonies will be examined.
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A Delayed Start to a High-Stakes Trial
The impending trial, poised to commence on March 25, has now been postponed, with proceedings expected to start after a month-long delay. The additional time may be used by both sides to bolster their cases for what promises to be a closely-watched legal battle.
The Heart of the Case
The charges levied against Trump center on allegations of falsifying business records. The prosecution claims that to silence Daniels regarding an affair she alleges took place in 2006, Trump arranged a hush money payment through Cohen. Trump has emphatically pleaded not guilty and denies any affair with Daniels.
The case continues to draw national attention and speculation as the trial approaches. With these pivotal testimonies now secured, all eyes will be on the courtroom when the gavel finally falls.
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