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Hush Money Scandal: Donald Trump’s Fixer Testifies in Explosive Trial Defending Former President

New York, NY – Former President Donald Trump’s longtime lawyer and fixer, Michael Cohen, faces detailed questioning from Trump’s legal team on Tuesday. This comes after Cohen’s testimony linked Trump to a hush money scheme aimed at silencing damaging stories during his 2016 presidential campaign. During the trial in Manhattan, Trump made a rare appearance in court, accompanied by prominent figures like House Speaker Mike Johnson and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, who claimed the …

Hush Money Trial Focuses on Checks and Phone Records as Michael Cohen Prepares to Testify

New York City, New York – Prosecutors in the hush money trial involving former President Donald Trump shifted their focus to checks and phone records following testimony from porn actor Stormy Daniels. Amid technical testimony, the case now awaits the testimony of Michael Cohen, Trump’s ex-lawyer who arranged a $130,000 payment to Daniels at Trump’s alleged direction. Trump has denied any sexual encounter with Daniels, whose testimony captivated jurors earlier in the trial. The prosecution …

Trump’s Criminal Trial Resumes with Former White House Assistant Testifying

NEW YORK, NY – The criminal trial of former President Donald Trump continued in Manhattan on Friday, with his former White House assistant, Madeleine Westerhout, taking the stand once again. Westerhout is anticipated to provide further testimony regarding her handling of Trump’s appointments, contacts, and personal matters during the early stages of his presidency. Friday’s proceedings are expected to be less eventful compared to the previous day’s testimony, which featured a confrontational exchange between Stormy …

Stormy Daniels Testifies about Trump Affair in Hush-Money Trial Drama

Los Angeles, CA – In a dramatic turn of events, Stormy Daniels testified in a hush-money trial involving former President Donald Trump. The trial shed light on the alleged sexual encounters between Daniels and Trump, providing a glimpse into their controversial relationship. During her testimony, Daniels described in detail her interactions with Trump and the events leading up to the hush-money agreement. The trial, which took place in Los Angeles, revealed new insights into the …

Hush Money Trial Witness Stormy Daniels Testifies Intimate Encounter with Trump: Graphic Details Unfold in Courtroom Battle

New York City, NY – Stormy Daniels took the stand on Tuesday at the hush money trial involving former President Donald Trump. She detailed a sexual encounter she had with Trump in 2006, leading to a payout to keep silent during the 2016 presidential race. Daniels’ testimony captivated the jurors as she provided a vivid account of the encounter Trump denies. Trump remained stoic as Daniels entered the courtroom, later conferring with his lawyers and …

Trump Contempt: Trial Update Reveals Gag Order Violations and Jail Threat

Washington, D.C. – Former President Donald Trump has been found in contempt for violating a gag order and faces the possibility of being jailed. The latest developments in the ongoing legal saga involving Trump have raised tensions in the courtroom. The ruling came after Trump made public statements that were deemed to violate the court-issued gag order. The judge in the case warned Trump of the consequences of his actions, emphasizing the importance of respecting …

Trump’s Criminal Trial Continues as Biden Awards Medal of Freedom – Friday Contrasts in 2024 Presidential Race

Washington, D.C. – The 2024 presidential race presents a vivid contrast this Friday as President Biden prepares to bestow the Presidential Medal of Freedom upon 19 esteemed Americans spanning various fields in a ceremony at the White House. Meanwhile, in a New York courtroom, former President Donald Trump faces ongoing criminal proceedings related to hush money payments made to an adult-film actress. The ceremony in Washington will honor individuals who have made significant contributions to …

Gag-order fines debated by judge in Trump hush-money trial

NEW YORK, NY – The judge presiding over the hush-money trial involving former President Donald Trump is considering imposing additional fines for violating a gag order. The trial, which revolves around payments made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, has been under heightened scrutiny due to ongoing legal battles over the release of evidence and information. Judge William H. Pauley III expressed concern over potential leaks to the media and attempts to sway public opinion. …

Defiant Trump Brags and Boasts at Deposition, Claiming He Prevented Nuclear War in New York Civil Fraud Trial

New York, NY – Months before his civil fraud trial, former President Donald Trump sat for a deposition with the state attorney general who is suing him at her Manhattan office. Video footage of the seven-hour session, which took place last April, was made public on Friday. The footage revealed Trump’s demeanor going from calm to indignant, with him ripping into the lawsuit against him as a “disgrace” and “a terrible thing.” During the deposition, …

Depardieu Faces Trial for Sexual Assault Charges in 2021 Film Set Incident

Paris, France – Famed French actor Gérard Depardieu is set to stand trial in October on criminal charges related to allegations of sexual assault involving two women on a film set in 2021, French prosecutors announced on Monday. This trial will mark the first time that Depardieu, who has faced accusations from more than a dozen women of harassment, groping, and sexual assault, will confront his accusers in a courtroom. The actor, known internationally for …