Evidence seem to be piling up against Trump

In  the ongoing hush money case against Trump, several key developments unfolded in court:

1. Document-heavy trial: Prosecutors warned that the trial would largely involve a routine examination of documents. The jury saw evidence of a paper trail detailing a shell company and corresponding bank account created by Michael Cohen to facilitate payments related to Karen McDougal's story.

2. Challenges to Pecker's credibility: Trump's attorneys sought to undermine the credibility of David Pecker, the former AMI chief, by highlighting alleged inconsistencies in his testimony. They disputed Pecker's claims about AMI's admission of campaign finance violations.

3. Prosecutors defend Pecker's credibility: During redirect, prosecutors aimed to reestablish Pecker's credibility by showing consistency in his testimony. Pecker's testimony is crucial as it helps tie together the broader hush money scheme and corroborates Cohen's testimony.

4. Trump's reaction to assistant's testimony: Trump's longtime assistant, Rhona Graff, testified briefly, prompting a rare smile from Trump in court. Graff's positive testimony about her experience working for Trump contrasted with the expected hostile testimonies of upcoming witnesses like Cohen and Daniels.

5. Humanizing Trump: The defense sought to humanize Trump by highlighting his longstanding friendship with Pecker and Graff's positive experiences working for him. Pecker affirmed Trump's care for his family, while Graff spoke positively about her time at the Trump Organization.

These developments underscore the intricate legal battle unfolding in the courtroom, where both sides aim to shape the narrative and credibility of witnesses.