'Evolution of lies': Lawrence O'Donnell on Michael Cohen's testimony
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Michael Cohen testified about false business records created by the Trump Organization, including invoices that generated false business records, and admitted to paying Stormy Daniels to help the campaign. The prosecution highlighted Cohen's lies and evolution of deceit, leading to Cohen expressing remorse for his actions and betraying his values.
Insights
- Michael Cohen testified about the creation of false business records by the Trump Organization through the process of sending invoices, shedding light on potential financial misconduct.
- Cohen's testimony highlighted his personal remorse for his actions and the acknowledgment of violating his moral principles, emphasizing the human aspect behind the legal proceedings and the complexity of ethical decision-making in high-stakes environments.
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Recent questions
Who testified about false business records?
Michael Cohen
What did Cohen admit to doing for the campaign?
Paying Stormy Daniels
Who expressed regret for their actions?
Cohen
What did the prosecution focus on during the trial?
Lies told by Cohen
What did sending invoices to the Trump Organization generate?
False business records
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Summary
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Cohen's Testimony Reveals Trump Organization Deception
- Sue Craig and Lisa Rubin return from lunch break in the 2:00 hour.
- Michael Cohen testified about false business records created by the Trump Organization.
- Cohen revealed that sending invoices to the Trump Organization generated false business records.
- Cohen admitted to paying Stormy Daniels to help the campaign.
- Cohen expressed regret for his actions and violating his moral compass.
- The prosecution focused on the lies told by Cohen and how they evolved over time.
