05/17/2024

Trump's New York Criminal Trial Could Head to Jury Deliberation Next Week

Prosecutors are nearing the end of their case

Michael Cohen has wrapped up a third day on the stand, testifying against his former boss, Donald Trump, in a New York criminal trial, and was pushed to answer questions about his own criminal history.

Still, prosecutors, who are nearing the end of their case, allege Trump committed 34 felony counts of falsified business records — and Cohen is central to proving it.

Trump's defense team told New York Judge Juan Merchan that they could finish questioning Cohen by mid-morning on Monday. The duration of Trump's defense is not known, though lawyers noted if they call any witnesses it wouldn't take long. Trump may still testify in his defense, as he originally vowed to, though he didn't answer reporters' questions Thursday overwhether that was still his plan. Merchan told both teams to prepare for closing arguments as soon as next Tuesday.

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