Donald Trump’s former lawyer admitted to repayment scheme in which he ‘grossed up’ money paid to him by organization
Donald Trump’s lawyer on Monday portrayed Michael Cohen, the ex-lawyer who sent the $130,000 hush-money to the adult film star, as having concocted an illicit repayment plan for the money with Trump’s lieutenants – but not with the former president himself.
In doing so, Cohen’s bonus for 2016 would have ultimately totaled $120,000, after adding the $60,000 RedFinch money to his $60,000 bonus. That meant his remuneration for 2016 – which Cohen had complained was too low – came close to his 2016 bonus of $150,000. The criminal case against Trump – the first against a US president – stems from his attempts to suppress negative stories about alleged sexual encounters he had with Daniels and others for fear that they could negatively affect his campaign just weeks before the 2016 election.that the hush money was part of a bona fide settlement agreement, in an attempt to counter the prosecution’s claim that it was fraudulent to record the payment as legal expenses.
Trump’s lawyers are separately considering whether to call a federal elections law witness, Bradley Smith, as they seek to make the case that campaign contribution rules are complex and that Trump did not have the necessary intent to violate the contribution limits when he allegedly falsified business records.Stay up to date on all of Donald Trump’s trials. Guardian staff will send weekly updates each Wednesday – as well as bonus editions on major trial days.
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