During the ongoing legal proceedings involving former President Donald Trump's organization, Trump attorney Todd Blanche has put forth arguments based on the testimonies of key witnesses Michael Cohen and Jeffrey McConney.
Blanche highlighted that both Cohen and McConney testified that they were unaware of the reasons behind Allen Weisselberg's actions in grossing up the money. Cohen, in his testimony, stated that he was indifferent to the specific amount of $360,000 and was solely focused on receiving his payment. On the other hand, McConney mentioned that the rationale behind the grossing up of the money was unknown to anyone.
Blanche emphasized the significance of the witnesses' testimonies, pointing out that one witness expressed a lack of knowledge and concern, while the other indicated a general lack of awareness among individuals involved.
Addressing potential allegations of a tax scheme within the alleged conspiracy, Blanche referred to Cohen's testimony regarding his limited understanding of the tax implications of the grossing up process. Cohen admitted that he had not considered the tax implications and was unsure about how it would impact his taxes.
Blanche's arguments aim to challenge the prosecution's narrative by underscoring the witnesses' statements that suggest a lack of intent or knowledge regarding any alleged tax-related misconduct. The defense is leveraging the testimonies of Cohen and McConney to refute claims of a deliberate tax scheme and to portray the defendants as unaware or unconcerned about the financial intricacies involved.
