In a surprising turn of events, Michael Cohen, former lawyer and fixer for Donald Trump, has confessed to stealing $30,000 from the former US president through the addition of fake expenses to his reimbursement for hush-money. The hush-money referred to here is the payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels, to stop her from publicizing her alleged sexual involvement with Trump before the 2016 election.
Cohen’s admission came under cross examination amid the ongoing criminal trial of the ex-president. Part of Cohen’s claim involves an additional $50,000 paid to Red Finch, a technology firm hired to boost Trump’s public profile.
The confession came as a twist in an already complex saga. Cohen expressed a feeling of entitlement to the extra cash after Trump allegedly reduced his bonus, a revelation that will undoubtedly add another layer of intricacy to the trial.
In light of Cohen’s admittance, Trump’s defense lawyers are expected to conclude their case this week. The final conclusions drawn from this high-stakes trial could set important precedents in the world of legal and political practice.