Trump trial: Verdict now, law later

Published May 17, 2024 10:00am ET



The prosecution in the Trump hush money trial apparently plans to rest its case on Friday after the testimony of Michael Cohen.

The news is surprising. It’s highly unusual for prosecutors to rest without introducing at least some evidence showing that the charges against the defendant are valid. Former President Donald Trump apparently is an unusual defendant.

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