The trial will address what Trump and others did with that false information, including, according to James, using it to commit insurance fraud, and to gain tax benefits. And Engoron’s ruling means the trial will focus in part on the punishments Trump will now face. Central to the attorney general’s case is witness Michael Cohen, Trump’s former lawyer. Trump would call Allen and I into the office,” Cohen said. “He’s lied to courts, he’s lied to Congress, he’s lied to everyone and anyone he’s come into contact with,” said Trump attorney Chris Kise.

Source: Forbes October 03, 2023 03:56 UTC