🔒The burden of proof is on the prosecution, not the defendant.
💰The prosecution alleges that the defendant conspired to hide an affair using hush money payments.
🤥The defense argues that the key witness for the prosecution, Michael Cohen, has a reputation as a liar.
📰David Pecker, the CEO of the National Enquirer, is implicated in the alleged conspiracy.
⚖️The trial is expected to last 6 to 8 weeks.
What is the burden of proof in this trial?
—The burden of proof is on the prosecution to prove the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
What are the key allegations against the defendant?
—The prosecution alleges that the defendant conspired to hide an affair by making hush money payments and falsifying records.
Who is Michael Cohen?
—Michael Cohen is a key witness for the prosecution, known for his role as the defendant's former lawyer.
Who is David Pecker?
—David Pecker is the CEO of the National Enquirer and is implicated in the alleged conspiracy.
How long is the trial expected to last?
—The trial is expected to last 6 to 8 weeks.
00:01The jury begins deliberation on whether to convict a former US president on criminal charges.
00:03Opening statements highlight a conspiracy and cover-up involving hush money payments and falsified records.
00:18The prosecution alleges that the defendant conspired to hide an affair using hush money payments.
01:09The defense argues that the key witness for the prosecution, Michael Cohen, has a reputation as a liar.
01:51David Pecker, the CEO of the National Enquirer, is implicated in the alleged conspiracy.
02:55The trial is expected to last 6 to 8 weeks.
