Donald Trump’s trial for hush money resumes with live updates

Prospective Trump juror breaks silence on receiving death threats

As the Manhattan Criminal Court resumes Donald Trump’s New York hush money trial, a prospective juror has broken their silence on receiving death threats. The trial has been filled with drama, with Judge Juan Merchan considering alleged violations of Mr. Trump’s gag order and warning of potential “incarceratory punishment” if the defendant continues bad-mouthing key participants.

Key testimony from Gary Farro, the banker for former Trump fixer Michael Cohen, has shed light on the $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels to cover up an alleged extramarital affair with Mr. Trump. Additionally, Keith Davidson, the ex-lawyer for Ms. Daniels and Playboy model Karen McDougal, has testified about negotiating the sale of their stories to ensure their silence.

The trial has been closely followed by The Independent’s Alex Woodward, who has been reporting from the Manhattan Criminal Court. The courtroom has seen intense cross-examinations and revelations about the behind-the-scenes dealings to keep the alleged affairs under wraps.

As the trial continues, tensions are running high, with Trump’s defense attorney facing off against the prosecution in a bid to establish reasonable doubt. The courtroom is filled with notable figures, including legal aide Boris Epshteyn and Andrew Giuliani, son of Trump’s former personal attorney Rudy Giuliani.

The trial promises to uncover more details about the hush money payments and the efforts to conceal damaging information about the former president. Stay tuned for further updates as the trial unfolds.