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Michael Cohen's Credibility Questioned In Trump Defense

Michael Cohen Former U.S. President Trump's civil fraud trial continues, in New York Michael Cohen Appears at supreme court

During today's trial, Michael Cohen faced intense scrutiny from Trump defense attorney Todd Blanche regarding key text messages from October 2016. The prosecution aims to portray Cohen as a reformed liar, but doubts have emerged about the accuracy of his recent testimony. Specifically, questions have been raised about his statements earlier this week, including his claim that attorney Robert Costello advised him in 2018 not to cooperate, allegedly using connections to Rudy Giuliani and former President Trump to dissuade Cohen from flipping.

Contradicting Cohen's account, Costello testified before the House subcommittee on the alleged weaponization of the federal government. He refuted the suggestion that he conspired with Giuliani to prevent Cohen from cooperating, stating, 'That's ridiculous.' Costello expressed his willingness to meet with District Attorney Bragg to address the evidence against Cohen and demonstrate that Cohen is an unreliable witness.

The dispute over Cohen's credibility underscores the complexity of the trial and the challenges of discerning the truth amid conflicting testimonies. As the legal proceedings continue, the veracity of Cohen's statements and the motivations behind them remain subjects of intense scrutiny and debate.

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