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Costello was introduced to Cohen by a mutual lawyer acquaintance to discuss Cohens predicament.
You dont like drama queens, Hoffinger added.
Minutes earlier, Judge Juan Merchan cleared the courtroom to discuss his unhappiness with Costellos demeanor on the stand.
Donald Trump and his attorneys in court.Photo by Mark Peterson-Pool/Getty Images
Giuliani had just joined President Trumps legal team.
Costello will return to the stand on Tuesday.
So you want me to take this out of the jurys hands?
Blanche said yes because Cohen lied under oath in this courtroom.
You said his lies are irrefutable, but you think hes going to fool 12 New Yorkers?
Merchan replied, referring to the jury.
Merchan said he would wait to rule on Blanches motion.
You saw what happened, what just took place in that court, Trump said.
Hopefully, the motion to dismiss this trial will go through because this is a disaster for our country.
Its a disaster for New York state, New York City.
Ive never seen anything like that.
Are you staring me down now?
Merchan demanded after castigating Costello for his demeanor on the stand.
Jurors were not present for that scolding and moments later, Merchan ordered the entire courtroom cleared of spectators.
What transpired next between Merchan and the trials participants will have to wait for an official transcript.
He kept on pacing back and forth, left and right.
When another objection was sustained, Costello muttered, Jeez.
Merchan said to Costello.
If you dont like my ruling you dont say jeez, Merchan said.
You dont give me side-eye and you dont roll your eyes.
A moment later he cleared the room of all spectators.
Costello later returned to the stand after several minutes and continued his testimony.
An objection from a prosecutor, upheld by Judge Juan Merchan, derailed Blanches line of questioning about taxes.
Prosecutors have no more witnesses scheduled unless they call one or more to rebut the defenses case.
Its become apparent that were not going to be able to sum up tomorrow, Merchan said.
In 2018, Cohen pleaded guilty to lying to Congress about Trumps dealings in Russia.
Cohen said he also withheld critical information from Special Counsel Robert Muellers investigation of Russian election interference.
Cohen was also texting the teen and threatening the youthful prankster with a visit from the Secret Service.
Thats your name recognition, right?
Cohen replied that his fame is result of the journey Ive been on.
Blanche retorted that Cohen has been attacking his former boss on a daily basis.
Thats part of your journey, right, sir?
Cohen said it is.
Trump has denied having sex with Daniels.
Are you actually on trial here?
Hoffinger asked Cohen rhetorically.
Have you paid back the Trump organization the money that you stole from them?
Blanche asked at another point.
No sir, Cohen replied.
Cohen said he claimed to have paid $50,000 out of pocket to a technology company called Red Finch.
On re-direct questioning by a prosecutor, more details about the theft came out.
Trump was upset, Cohen testified, because he was polling towards the very very bottom.
9 in CNBCs poll but decided he still wouldnt pay Red Finchs $50,000 fee, Cohen testified.
He agreed with Hoffinger that it was the wrong thing to do.
