During the recent court proceedings, attorney George Conway shared his insights on the cross-examination of Michael Cohen. Conway expressed a mixed opinion on the effectiveness of Todd Blanche's questioning, particularly focusing on Cohen's credibility regarding the October 24th, 2016 phone call assertion.
Conway acknowledged that while some valid points were made regarding Cohen's history of lying and misstatements, he felt that the questioning was scattered and lacked focus. He criticized the lengthy approach taken by the questioner, stating that the points should have been addressed more concisely to avoid a meandering and ineffectual examination.
One highlight for Conway was the cross-examination regarding the October 24th phone call that went to Schiller's phone, which he deemed as a good point of inquiry. However, he noted that this effective moment was overshadowed by the overall lack of focus on the case during the cross-examination.
Conway expressed surprise at the lack of depth in addressing the extensive evidence implicating President Trump and Weisselberg in the case, emphasizing the need for a more strategic and impactful approach in the questioning.
Looking ahead, Conway speculated that the defense may have additional strategies planned for future proceedings, but cautioned that the effectiveness of the cross-examination thus far may not be sufficient to sway the outcome of the case. He anticipated that the prosecution would likely address any inconsistencies or weaknesses during the redirect examination.
Overall, Conway raised concerns about the overall effectiveness of the cross-examination and suggested that a more focused and strategic approach may be necessary for the defense to strengthen their case moving forward.
