Trump says his defense team is winning in Manhattan case and asks judge to dismiss it.
Former President Trump is confident that his defense team has already secured victory in the NY v. Trump trial and has called on presiding Judge Juan Merchan to dismiss the case. Trump expressed his conviction outside the Manhattan courtroom, stating, “We have a phenomenal case. We’ve won the case by any standard; any other judge would have thrown this case out. And I think that Juan Merchan would do himself and the state and the city a great service by doing what everybody knows should be done.”
Trump’s defense attorney, Todd Blanche, filed a motion for dismissal, asserting that there is no evidence to support the claims that any business records related to the case were falsified. The focus of the case revolves around 34 counts of falsifying business records in the first degree, with the prosecution arguing that Trump falsified records to conceal a payment to Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office must prove to the jury that Trump falsified the business records in furtherance of another crime: conspiracy to promote or prevent election. Trump, on the other hand, has pleaded not guilty to the charges and vehemently denied any affair with Daniels.
In a surprising turn of events, Trump’s former lawyer and star witness, Michael Cohen, admitted to stealing thousands of dollars from the Trump Organization. Cohen confessed to falsifying payments to a tech company and inflating reimbursement amounts from the Trump Organization, ultimately pocketing thousands of dollars.
Cohen’s testimony shed light on his motivations, citing his dissatisfaction with a reduced bonus as a reason for his actions. In a startling revelation, Cohen mentioned that he is contemplating a congressional run, leveraging his name recognition for a potential political career.
The trial witnessed intense moments in the courtroom, with Judge Merchan reprimanding witnesses and maintaining order during the proceedings. Trump criticized the prolonged nature of the trial, emphasizing the need for a swift resolution to the case.
As the legal battle continues to unfold, both sides are gearing up for a decisive phase in the trial. With each testimony and revelation adding layers to the complex case, the NY v. Trump trial remains a focal point of legal and political debates.
Stay tuned as the courtroom drama unfolds, and the fate of former President Trump hangs in the balance. The twists and turns of this high-profile trial are sure to captivate audiences and observers alike, shaping the future trajectory of Trump’s legal battles.
