{"id":2076865,"date":"2023-10-23T17:11:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-23T21:11:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/michael-cohen-may-face-off-against-trump-in-new-york-civil-trial\/"},"modified":"2023-10-23T17:13:08","modified_gmt":"2023-10-23T21:13:08","slug":"michael-cohen-may-face-off-against-trump-in-new-york-civil-trial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/michael-cohen-may-face-off-against-trump-in-new-york-civil-trial\/","title":{"rendered":"Cohen could confront Trump in NY civil trial."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmichael-cohen-may-face-off-against-trump-in-new-york-civil-trial%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2076865&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<div data-post-content=\"true\" class=\"post_content\" id=\"post_content\">\n<p>Former President Donald Trump&#8217;s \u2062personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, is set to testify in a civil fraud case against his former boss on Tuesday, Oct.\u2063 24. The highly \u200canticipated reunion\u200d between the two is expected to be a dramatic \u2062showdown.<\/p>\n<p>After being delayed \u200cfor a week due to health\u200c reasons, Cohen expressed his eagerness to take\u2064 the witness stand. He made it \u2063clear that he was not backing down, nor was he being intimidated. In a bold statement, he declared, &#8220;I&#8217;m not bowing \u200cout. I&#8217;m not nervous to testify. I&#8217;m not being \u200dpaid off. I \u200chave a medical issue that I need to attend to. It&#8217;s as simple \u2064as that.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2>Related\u200d Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Appraiser Testifies in Trump Fraud Trial as Michael Cohen Delays Court Appearance<\/h3>\n<p>10\/17\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Trump \u2062Drops Lawsuit Against Lawyer Michael Cohen, \u2063Intends to Resume Legal Fight Later<\/h3>\n<p>10\/6\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Michael Cohen&#8217;s relationship with President\u2064 Trump \u200cturned sour in 2018, leading to a series of legal battles. Two prominent cases emerged from Cohen&#8217;s claims against Trump:\u2062 a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trumps-legal-and-political-jeopardy-an-interview-with-former-federal-prosecutor-andrew-mccarthy\/\" title=\"Interview with ex-Federal Prosecutor Andrew McCarthy on Trump's legal and political risks.\">civil fraud case brought<\/a> by New York Attorney General Letitia James and a \u200dcriminal case prosecuted by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin\u2064 Bragg.<\/p>\n<p>In the ongoing fraud case, \u2063New York Supreme\u2064 Court Justice Arthur Engoron has already ruled that President \u200bTrump \u200cis guilty of fraud. The trial will determine the \u200cextent of damages Trump will have to pay. Letitia James is seeking $250 million in damages and aims to prevent Trump and his adult sons from holding \u200bexecutive positions in New York.<\/p>\n<p>In a pretrial summary judgment, Justice Engoron also revoked Trump&#8217;s business certificates and ordered the dissolution of\u2063 Trump Organization and its \u2064related companies. However, an appeals \u200ccourt has temporarily halted the\u200d process, and Trump has vowed to appeal the decision.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>Michael\u2064 Cohen served as President Trump&#8217;s personal attorney from 2006 to 2018 \u200cand held a vice president position in Trump Organization. In 2019, Cohen testified before the House Oversight Committee in Congress, revealing damning evidence against Trump.<\/p>\n<h2>Congress Testimony<\/h2>\n<p>During his testimony, Cohen\u2064 presented a \u2063check from Trump, which he claimed was reimbursement for hush money payments. This check is now at the center of the criminal case against Trump. Cohen himself\u200d was convicted in 2018 for \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/police-raid-the-headquarters-of-french-president-emmanuel-macrons-political-party-report\/\" title=\"Police Raid The Headquarters Of French President Emmanuel Macron\u2019s Political Party: Report\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-president-trump-gives-pardons-to-73-individuals-and-commutes-another-70-sentences-steve-bannon-is-included\/\" title=\"BREAKING: President Trump Gives Pardons to 73 Individuals and Commutes Another 70 Sentences \u2013 Steve Bannon Is Included\">campaign finance violations<\/a> related<\/a> to \u200cthese payments.<\/p>\n<p>Cohen also provided financial \u200bstatements from\u2064 Trump Organization, alleging that Trump manipulated his assets for personal gain. \u2064Additionally, Cohen testified before Congress in \u200c2018 and\u2062 2017 regarding the investigation into Trump&#8217;s ties with Russia. He later\u2064 pleaded \u2064guilty\u2063 to lying in his \u2064testimony, raising doubts about his credibility as a witness.<\/p>\n<p>President Trump&#8217;s attorneys \u2063have seized\u2062 upon Cohen&#8217;s history of dishonesty to challenge \u2064his reliability as a \u2062witness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>On the first day of the civil trial, prosecutors played videos of\u2063 depositions, \u200dincluding one where Cohen claimed that Trump wanted to \u200cboost his ranking on the Forbes list. The courtroom was captivated\u200d by these revelations.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<h2>Lawsuits<\/h2>\n<p>In 2019, Cohen filed a lawsuit against Trump Organization,\u200d which was settled just before the trial\u2064 was scheduled to\u200c begin. The \u200dlawsuit \u2064sought compensation for unpaid fees and losses incurred\u2062 in another criminal case.<\/p>\n<p>Recently, President Trump dropped a countersuit against Cohen, but it is possible that he may pursue legal action \u2062in\u200d the future. Cohen, who \u200cfrequently criticizes Trump on\u200d various platforms, had \u200draised \u2062funds for his legal fees through crowdfunding \u200cbefore \u200bthe countersuit was \u2062dropped.<\/p>\n<p>The withdrawal of the suit coincided with Trump&#8217;s scheduled deposition, leading to speculation about the \u200cmotives behind\u2062 the decision. Trump&#8217;s spokesperson cited his busy legal schedule and ongoing &#8220;witch\u2062 hunts&#8221; as reasons for dropping the suit, with the intention of revisiting \u200cit later.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How is Michael Cohen&#8217;s testimony expected\u2064 to shed further light on Trump&#8217;s alleged wrongdoing, and what potential implications could it have for Trump&#8217;s legal troubles?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200dS, where he made several damaging allegations against Trump, including accusations of campaign finance violations and involvement in hush money payments to porn star, Stormy Daniels.<\/p>\n<p>Cohen&#8217;s testimony in the civil fraud case is expected to shed further light on Trump&#8217;s\u200d alleged wrongdoing. It is unclear whether\u2063 Cohen will provide any new evidence or simply reaffirm his previous statements. Nevertheless,\u200b his testimony is likely to be\u200c a significant moment in the case\u200d and\u2062 could have far-reaching\u2063 implications for Trump&#8217;s legal troubles.<\/p>\n<p>While Cohen has been portrayed \u200cas a disgruntled former employee seeking revenge against his former\u200c boss, he has maintained that his actions are\u2064 driven\u200c by\u2063 a sense of responsibility and loyalty to the American people. In an interview with \u2064CNN, \u2062Cohen stated, &#8220;I&#8217;m doing this because it&#8217;s the \u200cright thing to\u200b do.\u2064 People need \u2063to know\u2063 the\u200b truth about Donald Trump.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Trump has consistently denied any wrongdoing and has \u2062called Cohen a liar and\u2062 a convicted felon. In response to Cohen&#8217;s upcoming testimony, Trump&#8217;s lawyers have sought to \u2064discredit him, questioning his credibility\u2064 and character. They argue that Cohen&#8217;s prior conviction for tax evasion and his history of lies undermine his credibility as a witness.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of the outcome of the civil fraud case, Cohen&#8217;s testimony brings the spotlight back onto\u2064 Trump&#8217;s\u2063 questionable business \u2062practices and his alleged involvement in illicit activities. It serves as a reminder of the numerous legal challenges that continue to haunt the former president, even after leaving office.<\/p>\n<p>The civil fraud case against Trump is just one of many \u2063legal battles he faces, including ongoing investigations into \u200dhis financial dealings, tax returns, and potential obstruction of justice during his \u2064presidency. These legal troubles have the\u2062 potential to tarnish Trump&#8217;s legacy and have political implications for his future endeavors, including a potential presidential\u2062 run in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>As the date of Cohen&#8217;s testimony approaches, anticipation and speculation surround the potential\u2062 revelations that may come to\u2063 light. The courtroom will undoubtedly serve as a stage for high\u200c drama and intense scrutiny. All eyes will be on Michael Cohen as he takes the witness stand and provides his account of his\u200d former\u200b boss&#8217;s\u2064 alleged fraudulent activities.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, \u200cthe outcome of the\u2062 civil \u200cfraud\u2064 case will depend on the evidence presented and the judgment of the court. But regardless of the verdict, the testimonies and legal\u2063 battles surrounding Trump serve as a stark\u200d reminder \u2064that no one, not even a former president, \u200dis\u2063 above the law.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>References:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/michael-cohen-may-face-off-against-trump-in-new-york-civil-trial\/\" title=\"Cohen could confront Trump in NY civil trial.\">\/politics\/donald-trump\/cohens-long-history-racism-amp-shady-deals-<\/a>comes-back-bite-n951651<\/li>\n<li>https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/live\/2023\/oct\/24\/donald-trump-michael-cohen-fraud-trial-live-updates?page=with%3Ablock-6352d42c8f08356b60db6db3#block-6352d42c8f08356b60db6db3<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>the stand due to health issues.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2167,"featured_media":2076866,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2076865","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2076865","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2167"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2076865"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2076865\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2076866"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2076865"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2076865"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2076865"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}