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Cohen Testifies in NY: Trump Approved Hush Money Payments

May 13, 2024, 08:56 PM

During a high-profile trial in New York, Michael Cohen, former lawyer of Donald Trump, provided critical testimony implicating Trump in a hush money scheme. Cohen detailed how Trump approved payments to silence an adult film actress about their alleged affair to avoid damaging his 2016 electoral campaign. He also revealed discussions about recording these payments as legal bills, which Trump allegedly endorsed. Cohen's testimony was supported by documentary evidence. Following the testimony, Trump addressed the media, dismissing the allegations and criticizing the proceedings, reacting in a manner described as 'ranting'.