Manhattan Madness: The New York Trump Trial (part 4)

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May 30, 2024 is a day that will live in infamy! Donald Trump became the first former President of the United States to be brought to court on felony charges and have a jury reach a verdict of guilty. Not to mention that this happened while he is currently running for President again and is the highest polling candidate.

The ripple effects of this historical day will be felt indefinitely. The debates will rage over whether or not this was justice or merely political lawfare.

In part 4,we cover the defense witnesses–such as they were. Trump decided not to testify. The judge’s restrictions prevented a campaign finance law expert witness from testifying. After one paralegal briefly showed a chart, Robert Costello was the remaining witness.

Costello’s testimony resulted in the judge almost throwing out his testimony. Shenanigans or court decorum? You decide.

Finally, the trial ended with closing arguments: Todd Blanche for the defense went first, and Joshua Steinglass for the prosecution followed. After a long day, the court adjourned for deliberation the next day.

Sources Cited:

Emma Colton, “Key Trump witness nixed after Merchan’s stringent rulings reveals what his testimony would have been,” Fox News, May 21, 2024.

“Highlights: Trump trial judge admonishes defense witness for ‘side eye’ and clears press from courtroom,” NBC News, Updated May 20, 2024.

Kara Scannell, Lauren Del Valle, and Jeremy Herb, “Closing arguments wrap in Trump hush money trial,” CNN, Updated May 28, 2024.

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