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Judge Skeptical Of Selective Mention Of Cohen's Crimes In Trial

Former U.S. President Trump's civil fraud trial continues, in New York

During a recent court hearing, Trump attorney Todd Blanche made arguments regarding the former president's legal defense strategy. Blanche stated that Trump's attorneys do not plan to bring up Michael Cohen's guilty plea on campaign finance violations. However, Judge Juan Merchan expressed skepticism about selectively raising some of Cohen's crimes while ignoring others.

Judge Merchan pointed out that in cases where certain crimes are brought up but not others, it typically involves different offenses committed on different days. This does not align with the situation at hand.

Blanche emphasized that Trump has not been charged with any campaign finance crimes. He argued that the comparison to a robbery conspiracy example is not relevant to the current case.

The discussion in court shed light on the complexities of legal strategy and the nuances of presenting evidence in a case. Both sides presented their perspectives, with the judge scrutinizing the approach proposed by Trump's legal team.

As the legal proceedings continue, it remains to be seen how the issue of Michael Cohen's guilty plea will be addressed in relation to the allegations involving Trump. The courtroom exchanges underscore the importance of thorough legal arguments and the need for clarity in presenting evidence.

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