NEW YORK, NY – The jury in former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York reconvened on Thursday to continue deliberations in the case. After receiving instructions on Wednesday, the 12 Manhattan residents on the jury spent nearly five hours behind closed doors. The jurors concluded their first day of deliberations by requesting to review testimony from key witnesses David Pecker and Michael Cohen, detailing their interactions with Trump in 2015 and 2016.
In this trial, Trump faces 34 counts of falsifying business records related to reimbursements for a payment made by Cohen to adult film star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. Prosecutors allege that Trump attempted to cover up the payment by disguising the purpose of the reimbursements. The jurors specifically sought to revisit testimony concerning interactions involving Cohen, Trump, and Pecker, the former CEO of American Media Inc.
The jury’s request to review testimony focused on Pecker’s phone call with Trump, his refusal to transfer the life rights of a former Playboy model to Cohen, and a meeting at Trump Tower in 2015. Additionally, the jurors asked to revisit Cohen’s testimony regarding the Trump Tower meeting. These details are crucial to the jury’s deliberations as they work towards reaching a verdict in the case.
As deliberations continue, the jurors will consider the evidence presented during the trial and the instructions provided by the judge. The outcome of this trial could have significant implications for Trump and his legal troubles. Stay tuned for updates as the jury progresses in their deliberations.