Michael Cohen Testifies Against Former President Trump

Former attorney for Donald Trump, Michael Cohen, gives damning testimony

Key moments from Cohen's testimony in New York court

Michael Cohen, who was former President Trump's longtime personal lawyer until his 2018 arrest, said Monday that his three-year prison sentence was "fair" and that he was "deeply sorry" for his role in the hush-money payments made to Stormy Daniels during the 2016 presidential campaign.

Cohen, who pleaded guilty to campaign finance violations, bank fraud, and tax evasion, testified for nearly six hours before the Manhattan District Attorney's office as part of an ongoing investigation into Trump's business practices.

Cohen's testimony was the most damaging yet for Trump, who has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. Cohen provided prosecutors with a detailed account of how Trump directed him to pay Daniels $130,000 in hush money to prevent her from going public with her allegations of an affair with Trump.

Cohen's testimony also revealed that Trump inflated his assets on financial statements to obtain favorable loan terms. Cohen said he witnessed Trump personally alter financial statements to exaggerate his wealth.

The Manhattan District Attorney's office is expected to decide whether to charge Trump with a crime in the coming weeks.

Conclusion

Michael Cohen's testimony is a bombshell for Donald Trump. Cohen's detailed account of Trump's criminal activity provides prosecutors with a roadmap for pursuing charges against the former president. Cohen's testimony also provides a glimpse into the inner workings of the Trump Organization and how Trump has used his wealth and power to evade accountability.