During a recent hearing, Trump attorney Emil Bove questioned Douglas Daus about a 'factory wipe' that occurred on Michael Cohen's first phone on October 1, 2016. This action took place after an audio recording dated September 6, 2016, between Cohen and Donald Trump was made on the phone.
Bove probed Daus about whether the wipe could potentially cast doubt on the authenticity or integrity of the aforementioned audio file. In response, Daus emphasized the importance of examining the origin of the file in question.
Further in the discussion, Bove had Daus verify that a backup and synchronization of the phone took place in January 2017, during which the phone was connected to Cohen's laptop. This process raises questions about what data was transferred back to the phone during that time.
When asked about the specific content that was transferred back to the phone, Daus confirmed that 'that file certainly' was among the items included in the transfer.
The exchange between Bove and Daus sheds light on the intricate details surrounding the handling of data on Cohen's phone and the potential implications for the audio recording in question. The investigation into the events surrounding the phone and its data transfers continues to unfold as more information is brought to light.
