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Trump trial: Prosecutors attempt to tie Michael Cohen to Donald Trump

Allegations of jury tampering against Robert Costello

Costello, Cohen's former legal advisor, testifies in New York criminal trial

In a stunning turn of events at the New York criminal trial against Donald J. Trump, prosecutors have introduced a new name: Robert "Bob" Costello. Prosecutors allege that Costello, a lawyer who advised Michael Cohen, told a potential juror that Cohen had "nothing on" Trump.

As Costello finished that sentence, the defense immediately objected, and the judge ordered the jury to be removed from the courtroom. Costello, a former federal prosecutor turned defense lawyer, spent decades in New York's legal sphere. In 2018, Costello briefly served as an attorney for Trump before withdrawing from the case.

Costello is now accused of jury tampering by prosecutors. The defense has denied these allegations and has asked the judge to dismiss the case. The trial is expected to continue, and it remains to be seen how these new allegations will affect the outcome.

Conclusion

The introduction of Costello's name in the Trump trial has raised questions about Cohen's involvement with Trump and the extent to which Trump may have known about Cohen's alleged crimes. The allegations of jury tampering against Costello have also cast a shadow over the fairness of the trial.

As the trial continues, it will be crucial for the jury to remain impartial and focus on the evidence presented in court. The outcome of the trial could have significant implications for Trump's political future, as well as the future of American justice.

Newsweek