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Key witness lied on stand, Trump lawyer tells jurors during closing arguments in hush money trial

Headline from The Columbian, on the newest of 2 developments

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump is “innocent” and did not break the law, a lawyer for the former president told jurors during closing arguments Tuesday as the landmark hush money trial moved closer to it

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  1. Lawyers set to deliver closing arguments in Donald Trump's hush money trial Tuesday

    Headline from NBC10 Philadelphia ·

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    Key witness lied on stand, Trump lawyer tells jurors during closing arguments in hush money trial

    Headline from The Columbian ·

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  1. The Oregonian

    Here’s what every key witness said at Donald Trump’s hush money trial (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    Closing arguments are scheduled for Tuesday.

  2. CNN

    Closing arguments for Trump’s hush money trial begin Tuesday. Here’s what to know (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    When prosecutors make their final pitch Tuesday to a New York jury for why they should convict Donald Trump of a slew of business crimes, they’ll face the burdensome task of weaving together weeks of testimony and evidence they say proves the former president committed felonies to help his 2016 camp…

  3. NPR

    What to know before the final week of Trump's hush money trial (opens NPR)

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    We look at criminal trial of former president Donald Trump, which will be concluding this week, with closing arguments being presented in a Manhattan court on Tuesday.

  4. NBC New York

    Major week looms in the Trump hush money trial. Here's what to expect (opens NBC New York)

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    Donald Trump's New York hush money trial is heading into the pivotal final stretch of closing arguments, jury deliberations and possibly a verdict.

  5. AL.com

    Closing arguments, jury instructions and maybe a verdict? Major week looms in Trump hush money trial (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    Testimony in Donald Trump’s New York hush money trial is wrapped up after more than four weeks and nearly two dozen witnesses.

  6. Al Jazeera

    Closing arguments, verdict: Trump’s hush money trial entering final stretch (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Prosecutors and defence lawyers to deliver closing arguments this week in historic trial against ex-US President Trump.

  7. Tampa Bay Times

    Closings, maybe a verdict? Major week looms in Trump hush money trial (opens Tampa Bay Times)

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    Tampa Bay Times's feed description

    After weeks of testimony and multiple witnesses, the landmark case heads for closing arguments and jury instructions.

  8. Voice of America

    Closing arguments set for Tuesday in Donald Trump’s hush money trial (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan is expected to instruct jury Wednesday morning about legal issues linked to the case before it begins deliberating

  9. UPI

    Trump hush-money trial: Closing arguments to begin Tuesday (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    Closing arguments in former President Donald Trump's New York hush-money trial are set to begin Tuesday, one week after the defense rested its case and more than five weeks after the trial began.

  10. WFMZ Allentown

    The Latest | Trump’s hush money trial enters its final leg with closing arguments set to begin (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    Closing arguments in Donald Trump

  11. Fox32 Chicago

    Trump trial live updates: Closing arguments to begin in hush money case (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    Fox32 Chicago's feed description

    Donald Trump's historic hush money trial enters its final leg on Tuesday with closing arguments. Here's what must be proved for a conviction and other things to know.

  12. The Columbian

    Key witness lied on stand, Trump lawyer tells jurors during closing arguments in hush money trial (opens The Columbian)

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    NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump is “innocent” and did not break the law, a lawyer for the former president told jurors during closing arguments Tuesday as the landmark hush money trial moved closer to it

  13. WSVN Miami

    In Trump’s hush money trial, prosecutors and defense lawyers are poised to make final pitch to jury - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors and defense lawyers in Donald Trump’s hush money trial are set to deliver closing arguments to the jury Tuesday, each

  14. France 24

    Trump's defense attorney attacks key witness as ‘MVP of liars’ as hush-money trial nears end (opens France 24)

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    Defense lawyers in Donald Trump’s hush money trial made their final pitch to the jury on Tuesday, calling for acquittal and insisting the first ever criminal prosecution of a former US president was…

  15. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    Trump prosecutor focuses on ‘cover-up’ in closing arguments while defense attacks key witness (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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    St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description

    Prosecutors and defense lawyers in Donald Trump’s New York hush money trial are set to deliver closing arguments. Each side wants to score final points with the jury Tuesday before it starts deliberating the fate of the first former American president charged with felony crimes.

  16. Deutsche Welle

    Donald Trump: Closing agruments begin in hush money trial (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Donald Trump's defense lawyers told the jury they could not trust the evidence of his former lawyer Michael Cohen. The prosecution argued the case's substance "could very well be what got President Trump elected."

  17. Foxla

    Trump trial live updates: Closing arguments begin in hush money case (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    Donald Trump's historic hush money trial enters its final leg on Tuesday with closing arguments. Here's what must be proved for a conviction and other things to know.

  18. ABC 7 Chicago

    Closing arguments to begin in Donald Trump's hush money trial (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    During closing arguments, prosecutors will try to convince that jury to convict Donald Trump on 34 felony counts.

  19. Voice of America

    Trump defense lawyer: former US president is innocent in hush money case (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    Jury could be deliberating the case by Wednesday

  20. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Lawyers set to deliver closing arguments in Donald Trump's hush money trial Tuesday (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    Prosecutors and defense lawyers in Donald Trump's hush money trial are set to deliver closing arguments to the jury Tuesday, each side looking to score final...

  21. Triblive

    In Trump's hush money trial, prosecutors and defense lawyers are poised to make final pitch to jury (opens Triblive)

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    NEW YORK — Prosecutors and defense lawyers in Donald Trump’s hush money trial are set to deliver closing arguments to the jury Tuesday, each side looking to score final points with the panel before it starts deliberating the fate of the first former American president to be charged with felony

  22. Philadelphia Inquirer

    In Donald Trump’s hush money trial, prosecutors and defense lawyers are poised to make final pitch to jury (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Prosecutors and defense lawyers in Donald Trump’s New York hush money trial are set to deliver closing arguments

  23. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    The Latest | Closing arguments in Trump's hush money trial have concluded (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    Closing arguments in Donald Trump 's historic hush money trial concluded Tuesday evening in a Manhattan courtroom. It was the final opportunity for prosecutors and defense attorneys to convince the jury of their respective cases before deliberations begin.

  24. Omaha World-Herald

    Trump prosecutor focuses on ‘cover-up’ as closing arguments stretch into evening (opens Omaha World-Herald)

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    Omaha World-Herald's feed description

    Prosecutors and defense lawyers in Donald Trump’s New York hush money trial are set to deliver closing arguments. Each side wants to score final points with the jury Tuesday before it starts deliberating the fate of the first former American president charged with felony crimes.

  25. New Hampshire Public Radio

    Closing arguments to begin in Trump's hush money trial (opens New Hampshire Public Radio)

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    New Hampshire Public Radio's feed description

    The summations come after a series of witnesses and documents have supported the Manhattan district attorney's case. But the defense says too much depends on the testimony of Trump’s former personal attorney, Michael Cohen, a convicted liar.

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