10 Shocking Facts About the Drama Between Trump's Lawyer and Michael Cohen

Judge Juan Merchan reprimanded Robert Costello for disrespectful behavior on the stand, even threatening to remove him and strike his testimony.

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Merchan cleared the courtroom of journalists and the public to scold Costello, a rare move highlighting the tension in the trial.

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Costello and Cohen have a contentious history, having clashed publicly since their interactions in 2018.

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Costello claimed Cohen told him Trump was unaware of the $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels, contradicting Cohen's statements.

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Last year, Costello testified before the grand jury, calling Cohen "totally unreliable" and casting doubt on his credibility.

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Costello was one of only two witnesses called by Trump’s defense team after the prosecution rested.

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Under questioning, Cohen admitted to stealing $30,000 from the Trump Organization, a damaging revelation for the defense.

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Cohen said he stole the money because he was angry about Trump slashing his bonus, adding a personal motive to his actions.

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Trump faces 34 counts of falsifying business records related to the hush money payment to Stormy Daniels.

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This case marks the first criminal trial of a former president, making it a historic and highly scrutinized legal battle.

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