During the ongoing trial, defense lawyer Todd Blanche presented arguments suggesting that the checks issued to Michael Cohen in 2017, following his appointment as Donald Trump's personal attorney, were not indicative of criminal activity.
Blanche emphasized that the 34 counts being discussed in court were merely pieces of paper and did not constitute criminal behavior. He stated, 'None of this was a crime,' in reference to the transactions involving Cohen.
Blanche did acknowledge that adult film star Stormy Daniels had signed a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) in October 2016 in exchange for $130,000. However, he maintained that the subsequent payments made to Cohen were not intended as payback for any specific actions.
The defense's argument appears to center around the assertion that the financial transactions in question were not unlawful or connected to any illegal activities. Blanche's statements during the trial suggest a focus on disputing the prosecution's claims regarding the nature and purpose of the payments made to Cohen.
