During the trial, Joshua Steinglass delved into a crucial November 4, 2016, phone call between Michael Cohen and Keith Schiller, Trump's former bodyguard. Steinglass addressed the jury's skepticism regarding the authenticity of the call, emphasizing the significance of the circumstances surrounding it. He pointed out that it was reasonable for Trump and Cohen to communicate amidst the intense media scrutiny at the time.
Cohen's testimony revealed that Weisselberg had informed him about a payment plan spanning over 12 months. This led Cohen to believe that Weisselberg and Trump had already discussed the repayment schedule. Steinglass highlighted the dynamic between Trump and Weisselberg, referring to them as having a 'frick and frack' routine.
