Michael Cohen, star witness in Trump hush money trial, poised to testify

The star prosecution witness in Donald Trump’s hush money trial, Michael Cohen, is expected to testify about his role in arranging payments on Trump’s behalf, including to Stormy Daniels. The charges against Trump are based on reimbursements for these payments. Cohen, a former ally of Trump, turned against him after being charged with federal crimes related to the payments and lying to Congress. Defense lawyers plan to paint Cohen as untrustworthy and vindictive. Despite his past crimes, Cohen’s testimony is crucial to the case, as he has firsthand knowledge of Trump’s activities. The trial is expected to enter its final stretch this week.

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