Former President Donald Trump is currently on trial in Manhattan for his alleged involvement in a hush money scheme aimed at silencing his alleged mistresses before the 2016 election. The charges against him include 34 counts related to falsifying New York business records to conceal damaging information and unlawful activities from American voters both before and after the 2016 election.
During the trial, prosecutors have called Michael Cohen, a key witness, to the stand. They have indicated that they may wrap up their case by the end of the week. To secure a conviction, prosecutors must demonstrate beyond a reasonable doubt that Trump falsified business records with the intent to commit or conceal another crime, without the need to prove that the crime was actually committed. The prosecution's argument revolves around potential violations of federal and state election laws or state tax laws related to the handling of reimbursements to Cohen.
