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Star witness Cohen testifies against Trump in hush money trial

Michael Cohen leaves his apartment building on his way to Manhattan criminal court on May 13, 2024 [Julia Nikhinson/AP Photo]

The star prosecution witness in Donald Trump’s hush money trial, Michael Cohen, has accused the former United States president of taking part in a scheme to suppress negative media coverage before the 2016 election.

Trump’s former lawyer and personal fixer testified on Monday that he, Trump and National Enquirer publisher David Pecker agreed to use the tabloid to boost Trump’s presidential campaign while blocking any stories that might hurt his chances.

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