4:22 p.m. ET, May 16, 2024
Court adjourns for the week and Cohen has wrapped today’s testimony. Here’s the latest
The court is adjourned for the week. Michael Cohen wrapped up his testimony for the day saying that he thought the Stormy Daniels contract was legally binding and answered questions on an alleged campaign finance violation.
Here are the highlights of his end-of-day testimony:
Former Trump Tower doorman’s claim: Cohen confirmed American Media Inc. paid former Trump Tower doorman Dino Sajudin to suppress his false claim that Trump had an alleged love child with a maid. Trump “initially” didn’t think the story would hurt his campaign.
Stormy Daniels contract: Cohen confirmed the contract for adult film actor Stormy Daniels was a legally binding document. Earlier, Cohen recalled saying he believed Stormy Daniels was extorting Trump.
Concerns about AMI files on Trump: In a 2016 call with Trump, Cohen expressed about the files American Media Inc. had on Trump. He said he was worried someone beside David Pecker, the former National Enquirer publisher, could get control of the files.
Back on Monday: Cross-examination of Trump’s former lawyer resumes Monday.
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