Manhattan Prosecutors to Use Trump’s Past Legal Troubles to Discredit Him in New York Criminal Trial
In an upcoming criminal trial in New York, Manhattan prosecutors are gearing up to use former President Donald Trump’s past legal troubles to discredit him if he decides to testify. They plan to question Trump about recent verdicts, including a civil fraud trial where he was found liable for committing persistent and repeated fraud.
Prosecutors also intend to ask Trump about false testimony he gave at a previous trial and his legal disputes with E. Jean Carroll and Hillary Clinton. They will inquire about the dissolution of the Donald J. Trump Foundation and a tax fraud conviction of Trump’s company.
To determine what prosecutors can ask Trump if he takes the stand in his defense, the judge in the case will hold a Sandoval hearing. The timing of this hearing will depend on the completion of jury selection in the trial.
The use of Trump’s past legal troubles in the trial is expected to be a major point of contention between the prosecution and defense. This strategy could impact Trump’s credibility and the outcome of the trial.
Stay tuned for more updates as the trial progresses on The Puck Drop.
