Crime Donald Trump Hush Money Fraud Trial (5/30 Update: Trump Found Guilty on All 34 Felony Charges)

[Streeter]

Defense also just got him caught in lies lol. Even Anderson cooper is shocked



Even severe TDS Ari is saying Cohen was destroyed by the defense just now and the rest of the witnesses actually didn’t do anything to prove the case lol

After that there's no need for expert witnesses or Coatello to testify. Just go right to closing arguments after Cohen done today.

Trump won't get a not guilty verdicts he will get a hung jury likely.

 

[Poon Goon]

I can see the Defense looking at this case and thinking.... they have proven nothing. Why drag it out.

So you think Trump has some really fucking stupid lawyers? They could make their case airtight, but they're in a hurry?

 

[idrankyourbeer]

Trump lawyers need to put Costello on the stand before they close.
After that there's no need for expert witnesses or Coatello to testify. Just go right to closing arguments after Cohen done today.

they need to put costello on the stand but they should just go right to closing arguments after cohen is done today.

wow thats some sound logic right there. how exactly is that supposed to work?

it goes back to the prosecutors for rebuttal after the defense rests but lets just ignore that part anyways because if the defense calls no witnesses then there is no rebuttal. how are they supposed to get costello on the stand if the defense just rests their case right when they get a chance to make it? this doesn't exactly compute.

 

[SurferH2O]

So you think Trump has some really fucking stupid lawyers? They could make their case airtight, but they're in a hurry?

Their case is already "airtight". The Prosecution has not proven any underlying crime was committed. In fact, they've proven the opposite when we see where the $ came from.

They should be in a hurry. Their client has no business being charged and should be out campaigning.

 

[Streeter]

they need to put costello on the stand but they should just go right to closing arguments after cohen is done today.

wow thats some sound logic right there. how exactly is that supposed to work?

it goes back to the prosecutors for rebuttal after the defense rests but lets just ignore that part anyways because if the defense calls no witnesses then there is no rebuttal. how are they supposed to get costello on the stand if the defense just rests their case right when they get a chance to make it? this doesn't exactly compute.

Initially I thought put Costello on stand then seeing how it's gone today I changed my mind. I forgot to erase what I wrote earlier n sent anyway.

 

[Hugh G Rection]

well i threw that in there rather sarcastically. we all know that he won't be testifying.

Lol, fair enough...I'm watching footy so wasn't paying attention!

 

[idrankyourbeer]

Initially I thought put Costello on stand then seeing how it's gone today I changed my mind. I forgot to erase what I wrote earlier n sent anyway.

cohen shot himself in the foot today ill give it that.

 

[cottagecheesefan]

Not gonna lie, it does make me suspicious.
That testimony would be devastating to the prosecutions case so it should be a no-brainer.

Trump lawyers need to put Costello on the stand before they close.
After that there's no need for expert witnesses or Coatello to testify. Just go right to closing arguments after Cohen done today.

Trump won't get a not guilty verdicts he will get a hung jury likely.

He already did testify to the grand jury the exact same thing last year. Under oath there and in congress.

Ex-Cohen lawyer Robert Costello says he ‘really stirred up’ Trump hush-money grand jury

Robert Costello, a former legal adviser to ex-Trump fixer Michael Cohen, blasted his onetime client’s credibility on Thursday and said that he “stirred up” the Manhattan grand jury hearing evidence…

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There is a very good chance they will still call him. I think their concern is the judge is biased and will sustain objections from prosecution over key parts of his testimony, while allowing the prosecution to ask questions that aren’t even relevant to confuse jury and/or ask questions to make trump look bad in other ways, similar to allowing stormy daniels to detail the sex (which she obviously lied about as her story about it had changed several times)

Alina from his legal time describes that here

 

[Hugh G Rection]

He already did testify to the grand jury the exact same thing last year. Under oath there and in congress.

Ex-Cohen lawyer Robert Costello says he ‘really stirred up’ Trump hush-money grand jury

Robert Costello, a former legal adviser to ex-Trump fixer Michael Cohen, blasted his onetime client’s credibility on Thursday and said that he “stirred up” the Manhattan grand jury hearing evidence…

nypost.com

There is a very good chance they will still call him. I think their concern is the judge is biased and will sustain objections from prosecution over key parts of his testimony, while allowing the prosecution to ask questions that aren’t even relevant to confuse jury and/or ask questions to make trump look bad in other ways, similar to allowing stormy daniels to detail the sex (which she obviously lied about as her story about it had changed several times)

Alina from his legal time describes that here

Habba doesn't make any argument at all on that clip about why you wouldn't put him on the stand.
The Media instructions part wasn't about Costello.

 

[Streeter]

He already did testify to the grand jury the exact same thing last year. Under oath there and in congress.

Ex-Cohen lawyer Robert Costello says he ‘really stirred up’ Trump hush-money grand jury

Robert Costello, a former legal adviser to ex-Trump fixer Michael Cohen, blasted his onetime client’s credibility on Thursday and said that he “stirred up” the Manhattan grand jury hearing evidence…

nypost.com

There is a very good chance they will still call him. I think their concern is the judge is biased and will sustain objections from prosecution over key parts of his testimony, while allowing the prosecution to ask questions that aren’t even relevant to confuse jury and/or ask questions to make trump look bad in other ways, similar to allowing stormy daniels to detail the sex (which she obviously lied about as her story about it had changed several times)

Alina from his legal time describes that here

If They call anyone it needs to be an expert witnesses only. Yes Costellos testimo y would destroy Cohen but he basically did that to himself today and putting Costello on stand opens up whatever skeletons he might have in past an might stretch case out several more weeks which is a win for prosecution in own right.

Case is done there's no way Trump comes out of case not the "winner" as it ends right now. But it's Trump an even Elmer Fudd doesn't shoot himself in foot as much as Trump does. So it's likely 50/50 Blanche calls more witnesses. Trump can't seem to walk passed a dead horse without beating g it

 

[cottagecheesefan]

Habba doesn't make any argument at all on that clip about why you wouldn't put him on the stand.
The Media instructions part wasn't about Costello.

If They call anyone it needs to be an expert witnesses only. Yes Costellos testimo y would destroy Cohen but he basically did that to himself today and putting Costello on stand opens up whatever skeletons he might have in past an might stretch case out several more weeks which is a win for prosecution in own right.

Case is done there's no way Trump comes out of case not the "winner" as it ends right now. But it's Trump an even Elmer Fudd doesn't shoot himself in foot as much as Trump does. So it's likely 50/50 Blanche calls more witnesses. Trump can't seem to walk passed a dead horse without beating g it

The testimony finished for the day and defense trying to clarify about another witness and judge said he will not allow opinion, etc. so they might not him. Costello was likely going to be called, but I assume there is similar restrictions the judge put on potential testimony, while he is very lenient with the prosecution.

Judge already limiting 95% of the potential testimony, which the judge is already aware of what the defense would try to have as testimony

 

[idrankyourbeer]

she might not have to break out the top shelf cope just yet after the habitual liar who has a prior history of lying under oath just couldn't seem to help himself.

this whole case was never strong from the start, but today was a bad day for the prosecution. here's their star witness who ties everything together in this case and here he is admitting to all the lies he's told while under legal scrutiny and here is is lying again in front of this jury panel too.

who knows what the jury is going to make of it, but that's not a good look. the fraudy orange rapist might just skate free or end up with a hung jury, all because of the habitual liars that he surrounded himself with (only the best) who have a hard time giving honest testimony and once again may have found themselves lying in front of a judge or jury again. that could jeopardize the entire case. this dudes a fucking idiot. i guess thats why trump hired him.

i never had high expectations of a conviction ever since finding out that juror number 2 gets his news from truth social and twitter, but i really don't expect much to come of this after cohen shot himself in the foot. i think that's going to sow enough doubt in the jurors minds. who knows at this point?

 

[DiddlyDoodly]

No. Not yet. Biden won't allow that.

So when do you think they will? During the trial or during the deliberation?

 

[Streeter]

The testimony finished for the day and defense trying to clarify about another witness and judge said he will not allow opinion, etc. so they might not him. Costello was likely going to be called, but I assume there is similar restrictions the judge put on potential testimony, while he is very lenient with the prosecution.

Judge already limiting 95% of the potential testimony, which the judge is already aware of what the defense would try to have as testimony

What could he restrict with Costello there was conversation between the 2 that's directly relatable to this case. That said Costello has no need to testify. This is the time you take the win and move on. Beat the dead horse enough an the worm will turn like with anything else. Trump is crushing the polls, Biden no matter the market is free falling so much he wants to debate (he's that desperate) .

 

[CantCucktheTuck]

the walls still closing in?

 

[44nutman]

Their case is already "airtight". The Prosecution has not proven any underlying crime was committed. In fact, they've proven the opposite when we see where the $ came from.

They should be in a hurry. Their client has no business being charged and should be out campaigning.

Once again, can you write off payments to your side piece off your taxes as a business expense? Then Trump did the most Trump thing and wrote off double what he paid Stormy.
I am going to ask my accountant if that is legal, and if so, time to raw dog some porn stars.

 

[idrankyourbeer]

it appears as if the defense will not be calling forward (m)any witnesses or putting on a defense. they're already posturing for closing arguments on tuesday and there is no court tomorrow because trump has gotta go to his sons graduat...err i mean a campaign dinner out in minnesota. so this shits gonna wrap up quick.

 

[andnowweknow]

So when do you think they will? During the trial or during the deliberation?

Whenever Hillary tells Biden it's ok to do...beyond that, I hope we find out soon!

 

[king hippo]

I am going to ask my accountant if that is legal, and if so, time to raw dog some porn stars.

 

[44nutman]

What could he restrict with Costello there was conversation between the 2 that's directly relatable to this case. That said Costello has no need to testify. This is the time you take the win and move on. Beat the dead horse enough an the worm will turn like with anything else. Trump is crushing the polls, Biden no matter the market is free falling so much he wants to debate (he's that desperate) .

If Trump is crushing in the polls explain how Nikki Haley is getting like 20% if the last 3 GOP primaries when she is not even running anymore?
I think the media is selling Wolf Tickets. If you show Biden crushing, young people wont bother to vote.
This is how its going to play out, the closer to the election, the polls will get closer and it will be a virtual tie right before the election. Vince McMahon would be proud of the pre match build up, then it will be like any Hogan match in the 1980's, Biden is going to give the leg drop, with Diaper Don looking up at the lights for 1,2 and 3.
The historian who has predicted 9 out of the last 10 Presidential elections, and only missed Bush/Gore has said Biden wins easily. I would be worried if Trump moved to the middle, but he is still the same dude who got his shit pushed in, in 2020. Pro Tip, Trump is too dumb to move to the middle, and will continue to cater to his base who would vote for him no matter what he does.