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Defense Attorney Questions Michael Cohen's Omission In Congressional Testimony

Michael Cohen leaves his apartment building on his way to Manhattan criminal court in New York, Tuesday, May 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

During the ongoing trial, defense attorney Todd Blanche revisited Michael Cohen's 2019 congressional testimony. Blanche questioned Cohen about whether he had informed Congress about lying to Judge Pauley, to which Cohen responded that he had not disclosed this information.

Blanche further pressed Cohen on whether he believed omitting this crucial detail from his testimony was significant. Despite objections, Judge Juan Merchan allowed the question to be asked.

Cohen admitted to not disclosing lying to Judge Pauley to Congress.
Blanche revisited Cohen's 2019 congressional testimony.
Judge Merchan allowed Blanche to question Cohen about the omission.

Cohen defended his actions by stating that he was not directly asked about lying to Judge Pauley during his congressional testimony.

The exchange between Blanche and Cohen has captured the attention of the jurors, who are closely following the proceedings.

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