Michael Cohen is asked about taking an oath as he is cross-examined by defense lawyer Todd Blanche during former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in Manhattan state court in New York City, May 16, 2024 in this courtroom sketch.when the defense accused Michael Cohen of lying about a phone call he said he had about the alleged deal with adult film star Stormy Daniels.
But in cross-examination Thursday morning, defense attorney Todd Blanche argued Cohen was lying about the purpose of the call, which is a key piece of evidence in the government's case. "Who can I speak to about harassing calls to my phone and office," one of the texts from Cohen to Schiller read."This is the call that you testified about on Tuesday that you had a conversation with President Trump," Blanche said.Cohen, who testified on Tuesday that he had called Schiller to speak with Trump, agreed. According to Blanche, Cohen texted Schiller the phone number of the prank caller at 8:04 p.m."That was a lie.
"Based upon what was going on and based upon the other messages regarding the Stormy Daniels matter, yes, I believe I was telling the truth," Cohen said.
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