#Susan Hoffinger

[justinspoliticalcorner]

Sara Boboltz and Ryan Grenoble at HuffPost:

Michael Cohen, former personal attorney to Donald Trump, testified against the ex-president on Monday in his New York criminal hush money trial, corroborating claims of an extraordinary effort to silence stories that could be damaging to Trump in the days before the 2016 presidential election.

While Cohen has been cooperating with government prosecutors for several years, his appearance on the witness stand is an extraordinary moment in his long relationship with Trump — a man for whom Cohen once said he would “take a bullet.” Under questioning from prosecutor Susan Hoffinger, Cohen described how he cajoled, aggressively bullied and outright lied to do whatever Trump asked of him. “The only thing that was on my mind was to accomplish the task, to make him happy,” he said. “I did... what was needed in order to accomplish the task.” When Trump first hired him, Cohen earned $525,000 a year doing things like calling vendors and renegotiating bills to a fraction of their original cost, or threatening media outlets over negative stories about his boss. But as the 2016 election cycle progressed, Cohen’s role shifted. He started negotiating with National Enquirer executives, including publisher David Pecker, to conjure positive coverage for his boss.

At the same time, and with Trump’s explicit approval, Cohen bought the rights to negative stories through the Enquirer’s parent company, American Media Inc. The stories were then locked away in a scheme known as “catch and kill.” Cohen said he was closely involved with hush money payments that prosecutors say were made during Trump’s 2016 campaign, including a $150,000 sum to former Playboy model Karen McDougal, who says she had a yearlong affair with Trump in the mid-2000s. When he first heard about McDougal’s story, Cohen said he immediately went to Trump in person to warn him about the damage it could cause. “His response to me was, ‘She’s really beautiful,’” he recalled. “I said, ‘OK, but there’s a story that’s right now being shopped.’” Cohen said Trump told him to “make sure it doesn’t get released.”

The two bought the rights to McDougal’s life story for $150,000, prompting a scramble to repay Pecker. As Trump delayed furnishing the funds, Cohen recalled having lunch with a “very” upset Pecker, who told him the sum was “too much to hide” from his parent company. [...] Cohen also spoke at length about how he orchestrated a hush money payment to adult film actor Stormy Daniels, who maintains that she had an affair with Trump in 2006. Daniels’ desire to make her allegation public knowledge during Trump’s 2016 campaign for the presidency set into motion the chain of events that led New York prosecutors to charge Trump with 34 counts of falsifying business records. “Trump told me that he was playing golf with ‘Big Ben’ Roethlisberger... and they had met Stormy Daniels and others there,” Cohen recalled, adding that Trump expressed the sentiment “that women prefer Trump even over someone like Big Ben.” (Multiple women have accused Roethlisberger of sexual assault.)

Michael Cohen's testimony in the People of New York v. Trump trial could be a fatal blow for Donald Trump. #TrumpTrial

[tomorrowusa]

When Stormy Daniels testifies at the Trump hush money trial she will be able to talk about sex with The Donald but she can't describe Toad.

With Stormy Daniels expected on the stand later today, Trump's defense team made a last-minute bid to block the porn star from offering up lurid details of her claimed sexual encounter with Trump — an encounter that Trump maintains never happened. Without getting specific, Trump lawyer Susan Necheles said such details would be “unduly prejudicial” to Trump. [ ... ] The prosecutor said Daniels could “omit certain details that might be too salacious,” while still offering “general details of what occurred.” “In terms of the sexual act, it will be just very basic. It’s not going to involve any descriptions of genitalia,” Hoffinger added.

[dertaglichedan]

BREAKING - JUDICIAL MISCONDUCT IN TRUMP’S VERDICT? In a letter, today, June 7, 2024, Judge Juan M. Merchan of the New York Supreme Court, alerted the involved parties in the case People v. Trump about a concerning comment posted on the Unified Court System's Facebook page a week ago.

NOTE: The comment, made by a user named "Michael Anderson," claims that his cousin, a juror in the trial, had already decided that Trump will be convicted.

NOTE: The notification is significant because it suggests potential juror bias or misconduct, which could impact the fairness of the trial.

NOTE: The judge brought the issue to the attention of both Trump’s defense attorney, Todd Blanche, and the prosecutor, ADA Joshua Steinglass.

NOTE: It’s unclear whether the allegation is true or the person truly connected to the juror. But it’s concerning enough the judge had to notify both parties.

Below is the letter:

CHAMBERS 100 CENTRE STREET NEW YORK, N.Y. 10013

JUDGE OF THE COURT OF CLAIMS SUPREME COURT, CRIMINAL TERM FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT**

Via Email June 7, 2024

Todd Blanche, Esq. 99 Wall Street Suite 4460 New York, NY 10005

ADA Joshua Steinglass New York County District Attorney’s Office One Hogan Place New York, NY 10013

Re: People v. Trump, Ind. No. 71543-2023

Dear Counsel:

Today, the Court became aware of a comment that was posted on the Unified Court System’s public Facebook page and which I now bring to your attention. In the comment, the user, “Michael Anderson,” states:

“My cousin is a juror and says Trump is getting convicted 🥳 Thank you folks for all your hard work!!!! 🖤.”

The comment, now labeled as one week old, responded to a routine UCS notice, posted on May 29, 2024, regarding oral arguments in the Fourth Department of the Appellate Division unrelated to this proceeding.

The posting, entitled “The Appellate Division, Fourth Department, will hear oral arguments this morning at 10,” and the comment are both viewable at https://facebook.com/NewYorkCourts/.

Very truly yours,

Juan M. Merchan Judge Court of Claims Acting Justice Supreme Court

cc: Susan Necheles, Esq. Counsel of record ADA Susan Hoffinger Assistant District Attorneys of record Court file

[topstoryusa0]

[ad_1] Choose Juan Merchan presides over proceedings as Stormy Daniels, far proper, solutions questions on direct examination by assistant district lawyer Susan Hoffinger in Manhattan legal courtroom as former President Donald Trump and protection lawyer Todd Blanche look on on Could 7. Elizabeth Williams/AP conceal caption toggle caption Elizabeth Williams/AP Choose Juan Merchan presides over proceedings as Stormy Daniels, far proper, solutions questions on direct examination by assistant district lawyer Susan Hoffinger in Manhattan legal courtroom as former President Donald Trump and protection lawyer Todd Blanche look on on Could 7. Elizabeth Williams/AP NEW YORK — Grownup movie actor Stormy Daniels took the stand for a second day within the legal trial towards Donald Trump on Thursday morning. Her testimony adopted a graphic day on the stand on Tuesday the place she detailed an alleged 2006 sexual encounter with Trump in a resort suite in addition to their contact between 2006 and 2008. Trump has denied the affair. Daniels, also called Stephanie Clifford, is one in every of two ladies the prosecution is alleging Trump paid off to guard his electoral prospects the primary time he ran for the White Home. The previous president faces 34 felony counts alleging that he falsified New York enterprise data to hide damaging info to affect the 2016 presidential election. Trump, who pleaded not responsible, claims the trial itself is "election interference" due to how it's disrupting his 2024 bid for president. He should be current in courtroom day-after-day and thus, is not in a position to marketing campaign when he's. Stormy Daniels arrives at Manhattan legal courtroom on Could 9 in New York Metropolis. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Photographs conceal caption toggle caption Michael M. Santiago/Getty Photographs Stormy Daniels arrives at Manhattan legal courtroom on Could 9 in New York Metropolis. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Photographs Prosecutors argued the small print Daniels gave up to now in testimony have been aimed toward establishing her credibility and likewise assist clarify what precisely Trump needed to silence with a nondisclosure settlement and $130,000 settlement from his then-lawyer Michael Cohen. The protection did not need her to speak in any respect about intercourse, arguing it is a case about books and data and referred to as for a mistrial, a transfer the choose denied. On Tuesday Choose Juan Merchan advised prosecutors to instruct her to not give pointless particulars and be extra succinct in her solutions. The previous president sat within the courtroom for her testimony, as he's required to by New York legal legislation, and has been accompanied by one in every of his sons, Eric Trump, although he was not current at the beginning of testimony on Thursday. [ad_2] https://topstoryusa.com/us/stormy-daniels-testifies-against-donald-trump-in-new-york-hush-money-trial-npr-tsu/?feed_id=1874&_unique_id=6644597e301ec

[bighermie]

Chief Investigator at Manhattan DA's Office Susan Hoffinger Previously Donated to Biden and Other Dems | The Gateway Pundit

[justiceheartwatcher]

Chief Investigator at Manhattan DA's Office Susan Hoffinger Previously Donated to Biden and Other Dems | The Gateway Pundit

[truck-fump]

Trump Organization Criminal Trial Begins In New York

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Trump Organization Criminal Trial Begins In New York

“This case is about greed and cheating,” lead prosecutor Susan Hoffinger said in opening statements accusing the ex-president’s company of tax fraud.

[insideusnet]

Trump Org. trial begins as prosecutors outline alleged fraud and defense blames CFO Allen Weisselberg | CNN Politics : Inside US

Trump Org. trial begins as prosecutors outline alleged fraud and defense blames CFO Allen Weisselberg | CNN Politics : Inside US

New York CNN  —  New York prosecutors set the table for the criminal tax fraud trial against the Trump Organization Monday, telling jurors the case is about “greed and cheating.” Prosecutor Susan Hoffinger laid out an alleged 15-year scheme within the Trump Org. to pay high-level executives in perks like luxury cars and apartments without paying taxes on them. Two Trump Organization entities…

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[irvinenewshq]

Trump Groups Legal Tax Fraud Trial Begins In New York State Court docket: Jury Chosen

The July choice started Monday for the trial in opposition to the Trump Group for tax fraud, and it took three days for the panel to be finalized. The panel took three days to be finalized and can decide if the group has dedicated tax fraud. 25% of the jury has brazenly displayed their dislike for the previous American president with one jury member for the prison trial branding Trump a ‘narcissist.’ A possible panelist had earlier admitted that they might not be neutral. The trial of the Trump Group was linked to his real-estate enterprise and can be heard on the NY Supreme Court docket, Decrease Manhattan. Of the 12 individuals who had been chosen for the panel, 4 are girls. Of the jurors picked to serve within the Trump Group case, three have expressed throughout questioning by protection attorneys and prosecutors that they’ve issues with both the presidency or the character of the disgraced president. The panel was finalized days after a possible juror excused herself from the Trump Group trial after she admitted that she might by no means be neutral at Trump’s trial. Trump Group On Trial For Tax Evasion The trial prosecutors contend that the group connived for 15 years in order that its topmost executives didn’t need to pay taxes. A conviction might result in Trump’s group going through tax penalties and fines that would complete as much as over one million {dollars}. Over 500 company entities are a part of the Trump Group. No less than two of those entities have been accused by the District Legal professional’s workplace of being concerned in awarding advantages equivalent to leased luxurious autos and rent-free flats and avoiding paying taxes on these perks. One of many jurors has stated that she didn’t vote for Trump within the presidential elections and admitted to having an antagonistic opinion about him. One of many chosen jurors admitted that he discovered him loopy and narcissistic. Protection Lawyer for the Trump Group Michael van der Veen says the tax fraud case was a ‘witch hunt,’ and requested for the elimination of the juror. However lead prosecutor Susan Hoffinger has stated that if all jurors who harbored destructive emotions in direction of Donald Trump had been to be eliminated it might not be doable to type a jury. Originally published at Irvine News HQ

[innocentamit]

New Prosecutor Will Lead Trump Probe After Lawyers Resign: Manhattan DA

New Prosecutor Will Lead Trump Probe After Lawyers Resign: Manhattan DA

A new prosecutor has been chosen to spearhead the criminal probe into Trump’s businesses after two lawyers quit earlier this week, the Manhattan DA’s office announced on Friday. “Susan Hoffinger will now lead the probe into Trump and the practices of his family business, the Trump Organization, according to Danielle Filson, a spokeswoman for Alvin Bragg, the Manhattan district attorney.” –…

[maswartz]

How did it take them more than an hour after that news broke to say something like this?

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