New York Supreme Court Judge Diane Kiesel presided over the ongoing trial where Michael Cohen, a key witness for the prosecution, was the last to testify. As the trial nears its conclusion, the jury is now left to ponder over the testimony before the court resumes on Monday.
Following Cohen's cross-examination, the court adjourned for a day, with no proceedings scheduled for the next day. This break was due to President Donald Trump's attendance at his son's high school graduation. The jury was instructed by the judge not to deliberate over the weekend and to refrain from discussing the case with anyone.
Despite the judge's guidance to clear their minds, the jurors are likely to mull over Cohen's testimony during the break. The defense sees this as an opportunity for the details of Cohen's testimony to resonate with the jurors, potentially influencing their final decision.
It remains uncertain whether the prosecution will have a chance to present a rebuttal to Cohen's testimony before the jurors reconvene. The defense seems optimistic about the impact of Cohen's testimony lingering in the jurors' minds over the weekend.
The trial's outcome hinges significantly on how the jury processes the information presented during the proceedings. With the defense aiming to leverage Cohen's testimony and the prosecution potentially seeking to counter it, the upcoming sessions promise to be crucial in determining the case's final verdict.
