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What to watch for in Trump trial’s closing arguments, from a law school professor who teaches and studies them

After more than four weeks of often sordid testimony, accusations of lying and even a warning from Judge Juan M. Merchan to a witness to stop giving him the side-eye, lawyers in the hush-money case involving former President Donald Trump are expected to make their closing arguments on May 28,…

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Trump’s hush money trial enters its final stage. The Independent answers your questions

The Independent has been covering the former president’s criminal trial every day from the Manhattan courthouse. We answered your questions about the case during a Reddit Ask Me Anything forum

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Closing time in People vs. Trump

A former federal prosecutor offers one nuts-and-bolts approach to the Manhattan DA’s closing argument

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Trump swaps bluster for silence, and possibly sleep, in his hush money trial

Donald Trump isn’t known for letting slights pass

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What prosecutors need to prove for a jury to convict Donald Trump

Did Trump falsify business records? And did he do it to conceal or commit another crime? And which ones?

The Independent UK

Trump’s hush money trial is coming to an end. Here’s what to expect

With the first criminal trial of a current or former president nearing its end, here’s what to expect

The Independent UK

The porn star, doorman and disgraced lawyer turned star witness: Who’s who in Trump’s hush money case?

From an adult film actress and a Playboy model to a supermarket tabloid publisher – by way of a lawyer-turned-felon – the cast of characters in the first-ever criminal trial of a former president could not have been more colorful. Ariana Baio reports

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Donald Trump may be stuck in a Manhattan courtroom, but he knows his fave legal analysts

Donald Trump may be stuck in a Manhattan courtroom for his hush money trial, but he knows his favorite television analysts

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Alvin Bragg's Case Against Trump Presents a Tangle of Interacting Laws and Intent Puzzles

To convert a hush payment into 34 felonies, prosecutors are relying on a chain of assumptions with several weak links.

Reason

Mob maneuvering blows back on Trump

In an attempt to avoid testifying, Trump pushed an underling onto the stand who just undermined his whole case

Salon

Michael Cohen's Testimony Shakes Up Trump Trial

Key testimonies and developments in the trial involving former President Trump with high stakes and conflicting testimonies.

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Prosecution Faces Challenge In Simplifying Complex Case For Jury

Challenges faced by the prosecution in a complex trial involving witness credibility and potential jury deadlock.

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House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan Exposes Political Motivations In Investigations

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan criticizes ongoing investigations involving former President Trump, citing bias, unreliable witnesses, and la...

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Legal Expert Criticizes Prosecution's Approach In High-Profile Trial

Legal drama unfolds in a high-profile case involving willfulness, mental state, complex laws, jurisdictional issues, witness testimony, and fairness.

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The Independent UK

Trump's lawyers rested their case after calling just 2 witnesses. Experts say that's not unusual

Donald Trump’s legal team has rested its case in his hush money trial after calling just two witnesses and opting not to have the former president take the stand in his own defense

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Trump Trial: Jury Instructions Critical For Verdict Clarity

Get insights into the latest courtroom drama involving former President Trump's trial and the critical role of jury instructions in determining the verdict.

The Guardian - US

‘Mr Trump, why won’t you testify?’: hush-money trial nears end with a fizzle, not a bang

Defense rests after calling two witnesses, and Donald Trump Jr attacks a question about why his father didn’t take the stand

The Guardian - US

Trump’s criminal trial wraps up testimony

On Tuesday, both sides finished their questioning of the final witness. The testimony part of the trial is officially over.

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Judge Denies Trump Attorney's Argument On Intent To Defraud

Trump attorney's argument based on Cohen's testimony dismissed by judge in recent court hearing.

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Trump's Legal Team Seeks To Instruct Jury On Cohen's Phones

Legal debate ensues in Trump's trial over the factory reset of Michael Cohen's phones.

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Trump said he ‘absolutely’ planned to testify in his hush money trial. So what changed?

Former president chose not to testify before defense rested its case on Tuesday

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Defense Attorney Requests Limiting Instruction On Key Case Details

Defense attorney's request for limiting instruction on legal agreements in trial sparks debate with prosecution over their role and interpretation.

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Judge Merchan Tweaks Jury Instructions In Cohen Case

Judge Merchan presides over a language dispute in Cohen's case, emphasizing adherence to standard jury instructions.

Salon

Expert: Trump witness may have backfired

Robert Costello's references to "back channels" were "harmful" to Trump's defense, law Prof. John Coffee says

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Trump Team Prepares For Potential Conviction Amid Biased Jury Concerns

Former President Trump and his legal team navigate trial proceedings amidst concerns of bias and anticipation of potential conviction.

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