Donald Trump's legal team continued their defense strategy on Thursday, aiming to discredit key witness Keith Davidson, who played a crucial role in the hush money deal with Stormy Daniels. Trump's attorney, Emil Bove, highlighted Davidson's history of negotiating lucrative deals with various celebrities, including Hulk Hogan, Lindsay Lohan, Charlie Sheen, and Tila Tequila. Bove argued that Davidson's dealings with Trump followed a familiar pattern, implying that Davidson was accustomed to extracting money from high-profile individuals.
During the testimony, Davidson was evasive and hesitant when questioned about his past celebrity dealings, leading to heated exchanges with Trump's legal team. Additionally, the defense used secret recordings made by Michael Cohen, Trump's former lawyer, to undermine Davidson's credibility. The recordings, from 2018, featured Cohen and Davidson discussing the "leverage" of the Daniels story, which Trump's team believes supports their argument.
Before Davidson's testimony, Judge Juan Merchan held a separate hearing to address Trump's alleged violations of the gag order. Prosecutors pointed out four additional statements made by Trump that they believe violated the order, which prohibits discussion of witnesses and the jury. Trump has already been fined $9,000 for nine previous violations.
Following Davidson's testimony, prosecutors called a digital evidence expert to enter evidence into the records, further advancing their case against Trump. The prosecution's hush money case against Trump continues to move forward, with the defense team working to discredit key witnesses and challenge the evidence presented.
The ongoing legal battle has sparked intense media attention, with many following the developments closely. Trump's legal team is working to discredit the prosecution's witnesses and build a strong defense, while prosecutors are determined to hold Trump accountable for his alleged role in the hush money scandal. As the case progresses, it remains to be seen how the judge will rule on the gag order violations and how the defense's strategy will impact the outcome of the trial.
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