Robert Costello, a former legal adviser to Michael Cohen, is set to testify before a Manhattan grand jury on Monday in an investigation into Donald Trump's alleged "hush money" payment to Stormy Daniels. Trump's attorneys have asked the District Attorney for Costello to testify, and two sources confirmed to CBS News that Cohen has been asked to be available in case he's needed to "rebut" another witness. It is unclear what information Costello will provide to the grand jury and what impact his testimony will have on the investigation.
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Donald Trump's legal team is taking an unusual step in the ongoing investigation into hush money payments made to Stormy Daniels during his 2016 campaign, requesting that the Manhattan District Attorney's Office call a witness to testify before the grand jury. The witness, attorney Robert Costello, has represented Trump allies, and Trump's legal team is reportedly attempting to use his testimony to discredit Cohen's credibility. MSNBC's Rachel Maddow has warned that Trump is trying to create fear of potential violence in order to raise the civic cost of indicting him.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has warned employees not to give in to intimidation and threats in response to former President Donald Trump's call for protests if he is arrested on Tuesday. Bragg has said his office will not tolerate attempts to intimidate them and is coordinating with the NYPD and court to ensure their safety and the integrity of their work. He has also reminded employees that their safety is a top priority.
The Manhattan District Attorney's Office has been investigating former President Donald Trump for years in connection with a hush money scheme. Trump recently announced that he anticipates being arrested in connection with the investigation within days, raising questions about the charges. Atlanta prosecutor Fani Willis, Jack Smith and current District Attorney Alvin Bragg are reportedly part of the investigation, though details have yet to be released. The outcome of the investigation remains to be seen, but it is clear that the District Attorney's Office is taking the matter seriously.
Law enforcement officials in New York are preparing for the possibility of an indictment of former President Donald Trump in connection to a hush money scheme involving adult film star Stormy Daniels. If Trump is charged, it would be a historic moment, as it would be the first time a former US president has been charged with a crime. The Manhattan District Attorney’s office has not commented on the investigation, but law enforcement officials are taking steps to prepare for the possibility.
New York law enforcement agencies are preparing for a potential indictment of former President Donald Trump in connection with an alleged hush money payment to Stormy Daniels. Security plans are being coordinated by the NYPD, U.S. Secret Service, and FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force, and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has stated that the safety of his employees is the top priority. No official charges have been filed against Trump yet, but the Manhattan District Attorney's office is reportedly moving forward with its investigation.
Republican lawmakers have come to the defense of former President Donald Trump after he posted on social media about the Manhattan district attorney's investigation into him. Trump's post has been met with criticism from his supporters, and a spokesperson for Trump later clarified that the post was shared without any notification of an indictment beyond media reports. Other Republicans, including potential 2024 presidential candidates, have expressed their support for the former president.
Former President Donald Trump has returned to social media, claiming he expects to be arrested in connection with a Manhattan District Attorney investigation into his 2016 campaign. The investigation is related to a hush money scheme involving Stormy Daniels, and meetings have been going on between law enforcement agencies in New York City about how to prepare for a possible indictment. Trump was previously banned from major social media platforms after the Capitol riot in 2021, and the Manhattan District Attorney’s office has not commented on the investigation.