Prosecutors to Continue Cross-Examination of Costello as Judge Weighs Motion to Dismiss Trump Case

Published on May 21, 2024

[epoch_component type=”live_update” section_title=”What to Know” update_time=”2024-05-21T07:00″ inline_authors=”” update_source=”” pinned=”false”] Prosecutors are set to finish their cross-examination of witness Robert Costello, whom the defense called as a rebuttal witness to former lawyer Michael Cohen. Before that, New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan may issue a ruling on the defense’s motion to dismiss. Prosecutors rested their case yesterday, and as the court adjourned, defense attorneys moved for a dismissal, arguing that the government had not proved its case beyond a reasonable doubt. The defense argued that there was no evidence showing former President Donald Trump had the intent to defraud, a critical component of the prosecution’s burden, as they have alleged that President Trump participated in a conspiracy to commit election fraud....

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