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Former president Donald Trump spoke to reporters on May 14 before the second day of testimony from his former attorney Michael Cohen. (Video: The Washington Post)

Trump attorneys sharply question Michael Cohen in hush money trial

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Donald Trump’s attorneys began to sharply cross-examine Michael Cohen on Tuesday, kick-starting a more antagonistic phase of his time on the stand.  
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Cohen has pleaded guilty to federal crimes, including lying to Congress. Defense attorneys, who have signaled they may question him most of the day Thursday, are expected to keep chipping away at his credibility before the jury. When they finish questioning Cohen, prosecutors will have another chance to ask him questions.
There are no trial proceedings Wednesday, the trial’s regular day off, or Friday, when Trump’s son will graduate from high school.
The trial is not being televised. The Washington Post has reporters in the courtroom and media overflow room who are posting live updates.
Trump faces 34 counts of falsifying business records related to his reimbursement of Cohen for the hush money payment. Trump has pleaded not guilty, and he denies any sexual encounter with Daniels.
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Cohen has pleaded guilty to federal crimes, including lying to Congress. Defense attorneys, who have signaled they may question him most of the day Thursday, are expected to keep chipping away at his credibility before the jury. When they finish questioning Cohen, prosecutors will have another chance to ask him questions.
There are no trial proceedings Wednesday, the trial’s regular day off, or Friday, when Trump’s son will graduate from high school.
The trial is not being televised. The Washington Post has reporters in the courtroom and media overflow room who are posting live updates.
Trump faces 34 counts of falsifying business records related to his reimbursement of Cohen for the hush money payment. Trump has pleaded not guilty, and he denies any sexual encounter with Daniels.
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