Former Trump fixer testifies against him, Israel's campaign against Hamas, and New York Times admits reliance on Hamas sources. Media's misreporting of Israeli-Palestinian conflict raises questions about bias and public distrust.
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Michael Cohen testifies against Trump, accusing him of fraud in business' asset valuation.
The New York Times and other media outlets rely on Hamas sources and falsely report Israeli bombing of a Palestinian hospital.
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Donald Trump's Former Fixer Testifies in New York Court
Michael Cohen, Donald Trump's former fixer, testified in a civil case brought by New York Attorney General, Leticia James. Cohen accused Trump of falsifying his business' asset valuation to secure better loans. According to Cohen, Trump and Alan Weisselberg, the former CFO of the Trump Organization, played key roles in the fraud. Trump denied the charges and accused James of prosecuting him for political reasons. This was the first face-to-face meeting between Trump and Cohen in about five years.
Plea Deals and Flipped Attorneys in Trump's Legal Battles
In Georgia, former Trump attorney Jenna Ellis agreed to a plea deal in the case led by Fulton County District Attorney Fannie Willis. Ellis pleaded guilty to charges related to Trump's alleged criminal enterprise attempting to change the outcome of Georgia's 2020 election. Four defendants have now pleaded guilty in this case. Trump's legal team faces challenges as more individuals start to cooperate with prosecutors.
New York Times Retracts False Accusation Against Israel
The New York Times and several other media outlets mistakenly reported that Israel had bombed a Palestinian hospital, relying heavily on claims made by Hamas. However, Israeli and US intelligence later confirmed that the explosion was caused by a misfired Palestinian rocket. The delayed correction by the media outlets raised concerns about their susceptibility to misinformation and potential ideological bias. The inaccurate reporting had significant consequences, sparking condemnations against Israel and leading to riots.
Trump’s former fixer testifies against him, Israel ratchets up its campaign against Hamas, and The New York Times admits it relied too much on Hamas sources regarding a hospital explosion story. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.
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