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Hicks Reads Trump's Apology For Controversial Remarks In Court

Former U.S. President Donald Trump attends the Trump Organization civil fraud trial, in New York

During the ongoing trial, Hicks read out the initial campaign statement to the jury, which was also displayed on a screen in the courtroom. The statement addressed a past incident as 'locker room banter,' describing it as a private conversation that occurred many years ago. It further mentioned that similar or worse conversations had taken place, citing an example involving Bill Clinton on the golf course.

Statement referred to a past incident as 'locker room banter.'
Defense strategy contextualizes past remarks as private conversations.
Similar conversations involving Bill Clinton mentioned in the statement.

The statement concluded with an apology, expressing regret if anyone had been offended by the content of the conversation. This development sheds light on the defense's strategy to address past remarks and contextualize them within the broader scope of private interactions and historical context.

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