Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen testifies at hush-money trial | BBC News

Donald Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen is testifying at a New York court in the ex-president's historic hush-money trial.

Mr Cohen alleges that the former president told him to be prepared for "a lot of women" who could come forward when he entered the presidential race.

It's alleged that Mr Cohen paid adult film star Stormy Daniels $130,000 (£104,300) to stay quiet about claims that she and Mr Trump had sex in 2006.

Mr Trump is accused of trying to cover up the payments he made to reimburse Mr Cohen by fraudulently recording them in his business records.

Mr Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records to conceal the payment and denies any sexual encounter with Stormy Daniels.



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[flanthief]

"he has been using derogatory nicknames" my guy what has Trump been calling any of his opponents or detractors for decades. Anything but their god given names thats for sure

[jonnsonsam]

Why didn't you report on the judge freezing the 'illegal documents' case due to the prosecution lying?

[mariannerady]

interrupting a proper interview for the rambling orange? Bad directive decision

[Sarah-prsm]

No evidence? I have seen and hear'd plenty of evidence.

[jasonfearnley]

When i pay an electrician i pay the electrician not a solicitor

[janmick]

you can't open an umbrella nor walk up airplane steps without toilet paper stuck to your shoe🤣🤪🤣👏🏼👏🏼

[thisisanfield]

‘There’s 100, 000 people trying to get here to protest but they’re blocked from coming’… this guy is such a shameless bs merchant. The stupid media just give him free airtime to spew his nonsense and bolster his supporters. What a crazy carry on.

[beewa]

Why does he talk about himself in the third person?

[robertgavin]

Love the way his lawyer looks like he's about to soil his pants .

[FirstOrigamiUnicorn]

Trumps position will be him touching his toes so everyone can see and hear clearly from where his ideas come from clearer to hear him speak 😅

[vicktor]

It's quite fair to suggest that, much like flies are drawn to excrement, individuals of lesser intellect tend to gravitate towards each other. When someone in a position of power exhibits traits of instability, narcissism, and a disregard for rules, it inevitably garners the attention of those who share similar inclinations. If this individual has achieved anything noteworthy, it's perhaps in highlighting to the world the absurdity of his character, consequently revealing the true nature of those who rally behind him.

[TopGShortVideos]

This trial would be so entertaining if it was aired on live TV.

[annieallan]

Reading about "rigged jury" is a gag order violation.

[scatton]

So no other than evidence of political lawfare.... again. Imagine my shock

[thomasball]

Every time he opens his mouth is a lie

[edwardthomson]

All I want to hear is Twenty years in jail.

[phillipgoodyear]

This is the stupidity America has to deal with daily.

[ketoacid]

Is that Eric Trump in the back? Or people trying to be on tv?

[algorasm]

Imagine thinking that knowledge of trump and stormy in 2016 would have effected the election when trumps numbers continue to go up with the full knowledge of it now

[mickcooke]

😜 straight out off jail we’re he was sentenced for lying. 😝