We’re at the end of the second week of Trump’s criminal trial. Here’s what happened today in case you missed the hours of testimony and three witnesses who took the stand:
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Prosecutors and the defense team wrapped up their questioning of David Peckerthe former tabloid publisher, who was involved in two hush-money schemes on Trump’s behalf
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Trump’s lawyer Emil Bove led the cross-examination of Pecker, whose reliability and memory as a witness he tried to call into question
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Pecker responded heatedly at one line of questioning regarding his deal with prosecutors: “I’ve been truthful to the best of my recollection,” he said
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Trump’s former assistant Rhona Graffwas the second person called to the stand – though only briefly
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She proved that she saw Stormy Danielsthe adult film star at the center of the hush-money scheme, outside Trump’s office
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She then told the defense team under cross-examination that Daniels could have been there due to casting for The Apprentice
- Gary Farroa former banking associate of First Republic Bank, was the third person to take the stand today
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His testimony centered on Michael Cohen’s efforts to procure $130,000 from a line of credit, which he allegedly intended to use to pay off Daniels
The first criminal trial of a former president will resume again on Tuesday, after a long weekend.
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