Legal and Procedural Challenges
Critics argue the 's prosecution of for allegedly falsifying business records and conspiring to steal an election faces legal hurdles, citing the lack of specific statutes for the charges brought.
The trial, anticipating a duration of three to five weeks, revolves around 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, with Trump pleading not guilty. Technicalities and evidence authenticity have been subjects of contention.
Witness Testimonies Undermine Defense
, former attorney for , and , provided testimony suggesting hush-money payments were part of a scheme to influence the , despite Trump's defense.
Testimonies from Davidson and others reveal the intricacies of the "catch and kill" operation, attempting to bury damaging stories to aid Trump's election prospects, with key figures expressing remorse post-election.