Morning Wire Hush Money Closing Arguments & Battery Storage Facility Fire | 5.29.24
May 29, 2024
The hush money trial wraps up, with a focus on Trump's defense and the celebrity intrigue surrounding it. Tensions rise as Israel intensifies military operations against Hamas amid international scrutiny. Meanwhile, a fire at a lithium-ion battery warehouse rages for nearly two weeks, highlighting serious safety concerns. The discussion also delves into the risks associated with battery storage as California pushes for green energy, raising urgent questions about environmental impacts and emergency preparedness.
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Defense Closing Arguments
- Trump's lawyer, Todd Blanche, presented 10 reasons for reasonable doubt in the case, including lack of evidence of Trump's knowledge of certain invoices and intent to defraud.
- Blanche argued that Michael Cohen's testimony is unreliable.
Trump Hush Money Trial Closing Arguments
- Closing arguments in Trump's hush money trial featured lawyer Todd Blanche and prosecutor Joshua Steinglass.
- Outside the courthouse, actor Robert De Niro made a surprise appearance in support of the Biden-Harris campaign.
Prosecution Closing Arguments
- Prosecutor Steinglass minimized Michael Cohen's role, referring to him as a "tour guide" of evidence.
- He acknowledged Cohen's damaged credibility but urged the jury to convict even if they didn't fully believe Cohen.