Cohen outlines hush money payment at Trump’s directives

Cohen outlines hush money payment at Trump’s directives

Donald Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen has told a New York court how the former president ordered him to make hush money payments to cover up alleged affairs. Cohen is testifying as a witness for the prosecution in the case, as they try to convict Trump on campaign finance violations. The former president denies all the charges. Benji Hyer reports from outside the courthouse in New York City.

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Michael Cohen to testify in Trump hush money trial

Donald Trump's former lawyer ,Michael Cohen is expected to testify in the former US president's hush money trial on Monday. He's the key witness in the high-profile case in which Trump is accused of falsifying business records to cover up a payment to adult movie star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election.. Sally Patterson has more.

May 13, 2024 28

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Judge refuses Trump’s mistrial request following Stormy Daniels testimony

The judge in Donald Trump's hush money case has refused his request for a mistrial, after explicit testimony from adult film star Stormy Daniels. His defense lawyers said her details of the alleged sexual encounter with the former president were "extremely prejudicial", and requested the trial be disbanded. Sally Patterson reports from outside the courthouse in New York City.

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Stormy Daniels testifies in Trump hush money trial

The adult film star at the center of Donald Trump's hush money trial has begun testifying in a New York court. Stormy Daniels has been recounting her affair with the former president, something Trump himself denies. He's accused of falsifying business records to cover up the relationship ahead of the 2016 presidential election. Sally Patterson is outside the court in Manhattan.

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Donald Trump’s former White House Communications Director Hope Hicks has taken the stand at the former president’s hush money trial.

Donald Trump's former White House Communications Director Hope Hicks has taken the stand at the former president's hush money trial. Trump faces 34 counts of falsifying business records in an attempt to influence the results of the 2016 election. Ira Spitzer has more from outside the court in Manhattan where the trial is taking place.

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U.S President Joseph Biden has said he would be “happy” to debate Donald Trump

U.S President Joseph Biden has said he would be "happy" to debate Donald Trump, his rival for the White House. The change of tact comes after months of refusing to commit to an onstage appearance with Trump. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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The U.S. Supreme Court’s nine justices have heard arguments on Thursday on the question of former President Donald Trump’s immunity.

The U.S. Supreme Court's nine justices have heard arguments on Thursday on the question of former President Donald Trump's immunity. Whatever opinion they form could have an impact on whether his criminal trials on election interference can go ahead. Caroline Malone reports from Washington.

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Trump set to earn $1.3 billion in stock bonus

Donald Trump is in line to earn a stock bonus worth 1.3 billion dollars from the company that operates his social media app Truth Social thanks to a rally in its share price. It will take the former U.S. President's overall stake in the company, Trump Media & Technology Group or, TMTG, to $4.1 billion.

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Japan former PM meets with Trump

Japan’s government is declining to comment on a meeting between former Prime Minister Taro Aso and US presidential candidate Donald Trump. The two met at Trump Tower in New York on Tuesday following a session of Trump’s criminal trial. Chris Gilbert reports.

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