The ‘Hush Money’ Case of Former US President Donald Trump
Here are the latest news and details about former US President Donald Trump’s ‘Hush Money’ Case! Don’t miss the latest developments regarding Trump’s legal process.
The Case of Former US President Donald Trump’s ‘Hush Money’
Former US President Donald Trump is being tried in the Manhattan Criminal Court in New York for the allegation of making a ‘hush money’ payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels during the 2016 presidential elections. In the trial, the focus is on Daniels, the central figure of the case.
Daniels’ Testimony Process
Trump’s lawyer, Susan Necheles, questioned Daniels’ motivation for not accepting the ‘hush money,’ asking why she sought money for her story instead of disclosing it to the public in the final days of the 2016 campaign. Interesting details emerged during Daniels’ cross-examination.
Witness Testimonies
During the trial, Madeleine Westerhout, Trump’s former personal assistant during his presidency, and Rebecca Manochio, the accountant of the Trump Organization, testified as witnesses. The witnesses provided details about Trump’s personal expenditures to the court.
Trump’s Requests Denied
Trump’s defense team requested the dismissal of the case on the grounds that Daniels’ statements could prejudice the jury. However, the court rejected the request and decided to proceed with the trial.
Post-Court Statements
After the trial, Trump reiterated his criticisms of the court, accusing Judge Juan Merchan of bias. Trump also described the court process as ‘a source of shame for the state of New York and the country.’