Former President Donald Trump’s legal troubles continue to make headlines as his former attorney, Michael Cohen, admitted to stealing from the Trump Organization. CNN legal analyst Elie Honig described Cohen’s actions as worse than Trump allegedly falsifying business records.
During cross-examination, Cohen revealed that he stole thousands of dollars from the Trump Organization by inflating the amount he paid a tech company for services. Honig criticized the prosecution for downplaying the seriousness of Cohen’s actions.
Political commentator Tim Parlatore also weighed in, accusing the prosecution of misleading the jury by minimizing Cohen’s admission of theft. Cohen previously testified about a $420,000 repayment scheme involving hush money payments to Stormy Daniels and reimbursement for the tech company.
Cohen explained that he took the money as a form of “self-help” after his end-of-year bonus was slashed. The revelation sheds new light on the ongoing legal battle between Trump and the state of New York.
As the trial nears its conclusion, the spotlight remains on the intricate web of financial dealings and alleged misconduct within the Trump Organization. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
