The prosecution presented evidence showing that in 2017, payments to Michael Cohen were made from various sources. The first checks for January and February originated from the Donald J Trust Revocable Trust, while the payment for March came from President Trump's personal account.
In an email dated March 16, 2017, Michael Cohen requested payment for services rendered in March, totaling $35,000. The email was addressed to Allen Weisselberg, indicating the financial transactions between Cohen and Trump's entities.