Manhattan DA’s Office Is Close to Concluding Case Against Former President Trump

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The prosecution is nearing the end of its case against former president Donald Trump, who is accused of 34 felonies. After questioning 19 witnesses, including Trump’s previous attorney Michael D. Cohen, the defense will have the opportunity to present their case and call and cross-examine witnesses. Following closing arguments, the judge will instruct the jurors on the complex charges, including falsifying business records to hide a second crime, supposedly a breach of New York’s election law.

Prosecution Nears End of Case Against Ex-President Trump

The prosecution team has worked tirelessly to establish former President Trump’s guilt on 34 felony counts, questioning 19 witnesses, including Michael D. Cohen, Trump’s ex-attorney. Cohen is currently under cross-examination and is the prosecution’s final witness.

Defense To Present Their Case Soon

Once Cohen’s testimony concludes, the defense will have the opportunity to present their case. They can call and cross-examine witnesses to inspire reasonable doubt among jurors. It remains uncertain whether Trump’s lawyers will call any witnesses, including Trump.

Closing Arguments and Jury Deliberation

After the defense’s presentation, both sides will present closing arguments. Defense lawyers in New York courts give their summaries first, followed by prosecutors. The jury is then provided with instructions by the judge to help them reach a verdict on the 34 criminal counts against Trump, including allegations of falsifying business records to conceal a second crime, a supposed violation of New York’s election law. The judge’s instructions will be pivotal in this complex case.

The jurors will deliberate post-instructions, often given several days to aim for consensus. In case of a deadlock, a mistrial can be declared and the case retried. If a unanimous verdict is reached, the jury will announce whether Trump is guilty or not guilty.

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