Stay Tuned with Preet The Trump Trials Begin (with Rikki Klieman)
Apr 18, 2024
Legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins to discuss the start of Trump's trial, covering jury selection, trial analysis, and defense strategies. They explore Michael Cohen's testimony, defense tactics, and challenges of retrying cases. Plus, a humorous look at the struggles of young adults in the housing market.
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Defense Focuses on Cohen's Role
- Michael Cohen was Trump's lawyer working for the Trump Organization at the time.
- Defense argues the documents may not be false because payments were part of regular legal services Cohen provided.
Cohen: Key and Vulnerable Witness
- Michael Cohen is a key but vulnerable witness due to his criminal past and inconsistent statements.
- Defense will aggressively cross-examine him to challenge his credibility and testimony.
Cross-Examine Cohen with Subtlety
- Defense lawyers must earn the right to confront a lying witness carefully and methodically.
- Effective cross-examination requires subtlety, not aggressive attacks, to undermine credibility.