Donald Trump in court as cross-examination of David Pecker continues – live
Trial will see more questions for former National Enquirer publisher following his testimony about ‘catch and kill’ schemes to buy up negative storiesFormer American Media Inc. (AMI) head David Pecker has taken his seat at the witness stand once again in longtime pal Donald Trump’s hush money criminal trial.It’s Pecker’s fourth day testifying. The veteran tabloid honcho has testified that he colluded with Trump and Michael Cohen to keep negative stories about the real estate mogul from surfacing. Pecker told jurors that shortly after Trump announced his candidacy in summer 2015, the three met at Trump Tower. Pecker said he would apprise them if any potentially damaging information had surfaced. Prosecutors contend this agreement was at the heart of a “catch-and-kill” scheme, which Trump used to influence the 2016 election in his favor. Continue reading...
Trial will see more questions for former National Enquirer publisher following his testimony about ‘catch and kill’ schemes to buy up negative stories
Former American Media Inc. (AMI) head David Pecker has taken his seat at the witness stand once again in longtime pal Donald Trump’s hush money criminal trial.
It’s Pecker’s fourth day testifying. The veteran tabloid honcho has testified that he colluded with Trump and Michael Cohen to keep negative stories about the real estate mogul from surfacing. Pecker told jurors that shortly after Trump announced his candidacy in summer 2015, the three met at Trump Tower. Pecker said he would apprise them if any potentially damaging information had surfaced. Prosecutors contend this agreement was at the heart of a “catch-and-kill” scheme, which Trump used to influence the 2016 election in his favor. Continue reading...
