Former President Donald Trump is set to continue his criminal trial at the New York Supreme Court on Friday morning, marking the eighth day of proceedings. The trial, which centers around allegations of falsifying business records, will reconvene at 9:30 a.m. ET with former American Media CEO David Pecker taking the stand for cross-examination by defense attorneys. Trump is expected to be present for today's session and all subsequent trial days.
During Thursday's court session, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office concluded their direct examination of Pecker. Pecker provided detailed insights into the 'catch and kill' scheme involving former Playboy model Karen McDougal's story of an alleged affair with Trump. He revealed that he, along with former Trump attorney Michael Cohen, orchestrated the purchase of McDougal's story for $150,000, intending never to publish it. Pecker expressed his belief in the truth of McDougal's account and highlighted the potential embarrassment it could have caused Trump and his 2016 presidential campaign if made public.
