Key takeaways:
- The grand jury has been investigating Donald Trump since 2018, when it was revealed he had paid $130,000 to Stormy Daniels shortly before the 2016 election.
- On Monday, a former legal adviser to Michael Cohen sought to discredit Cohen as a liar on a “revenge tour.”
- New York City is preparing for possible unrest in the event of an indictment, as the grand jury is expected to complete its work soon.
New York City is preparing for possible unrest as a grand jury investigation into former President Donald Trump’s hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels nears completion. On Monday, the grand jury heard from Robert Costello, a witness favorable to Trump, who was called by Trump’s attorneys. Costello told reporters after his testimony that Cohen has said things “that are directly contrary to what he said to us.” This comes after federal agents raided Cohen’s home and office as part of a number of investigations.
On Monday, a former legal adviser to Michael Cohen, a key witness in the Manhattan grand jury’s investigation, sought to discredit Cohen as a liar on a “revenge tour.” It is unclear what the next steps in the grand jury process will be, as it has been shrouded in secrecy.
The grand jury has been investigating Trump since 2018, when it was revealed that he had paid $130,000 to Daniels shortly before the 2016 election. Trump has denied any wrongdoing and has called the investigation a “witch hunt.”
The grand jury is expected to complete its work soon, and the outcome of the investigation is still unknown. It is unclear what the consequences of the investigation will be, and if Trump will be indicted. In the meantime, New York City is preparing for possible unrest in the event of an indictment.
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