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Michael Cohen Fatigued On Witness Stand During Testimony

Michael Cohen, former attorney for former U.S. President Donald Trump, arrives to the New York Courthouse in New York

During the ongoing testimony, Michael Cohen appeared to be showing signs of fatigue as the lunchtime approached. He requested questions to be repeated multiple times, indicating a possible struggle to maintain focus and concentration.

One notable instance was when Cohen hesitated for several seconds before identifying attorney Keith Davidson, whom he had been discussing in detail during this part of his testimony. This delay in response could suggest a lapse in memory or difficulty in recalling specific details.

He hesitated before identifying attorney Keith Davidson.
Michael Cohen requested questions to be repeated multiple times.
Fatigue can lead to lapses in memory and difficulty recalling details.

It is not uncommon for witnesses to experience mental fatigue during lengthy testimonies, especially under the pressure of intense questioning. Such moments of hesitation or forgetfulness may be attributed to the taxing nature of the proceedings and the need to recall precise information from memory.

As the testimony continues, it will be interesting to see how Cohen manages to navigate through the challenges of the questioning process while maintaining his composure and clarity in responses.

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