In a bizarre legal spectacle, Michael Cohen, a disbarred lawyer and serial perjurer, is set to testify against former President Donald Trump in a Manhattan courtroom.
Given his history of lies and exaggerations, Cohen’s credibility is questionable, denounced by judges and witnesses alike. Despite this, District Attorney Alvin Bragg relies on Cohen as the star witness in the case against Trump. Cohen’s past behavior includes threatening students and journalists, and he has been accused of perjury multiple times.
He has a pattern of lying, even when the truth would be more beneficial, and has been known to claim he is seeking redemption after being caught. His unethical and unprofessional conduct has been described by witnesses, including his colleagues, who have testified against him.
Donald Trump (Credits: ABC News)
The case against Trump revolves around “hush-money” payments made to former porn actress Stormy Daniels, but it is unclear what crime Trump was trying to conceal. None of the witnesses called in recent weeks have been directly involved with Trump on the payments, and Cohen’s testimony is crucial to the prosecution’s case.
Cohen’s appearance in court will be surreal, as he will be asking to take an oath to tell the truth despite his history of perjury. His testimony will likely be met with skepticism, and how the jury will respond to his claims is unclear. The case has sparked controversy, with many criticizing using a disbarred lawyer as a star witness.
Donald Trump (Credits: ABC News)
The outcome of the case remains to be seen, but one thing is certain – Michael Cohen’s testimony will be a spectacle unlike any other in legal history. His history of lies and exaggerations has led many to question his credibility, and it is unclear how the jury will receive his testimony. One thing is certain, however – the case against Trump relies heavily on the word of a man who has been denounced as a serial perjurer.
