A judge has ruled that former President Donald Trump’s famous tapes may be admitted as evidence in his upcoming trial on Monday, according to multiple reports.
New York state judge Juan Marchand said the so-called “Access Hollywood” tapes of conversations between President Trump and then-host Billy Bush would be admitted as evidence. control. Marchan also said Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen and porn actress Stormy Daniels would be allowed to testify at trial. (Related article: ‘It’s a big deal’: Andy McCarthy criticizes Alvin Bragg for delay in disposing of doctor in Trump case)
“Defendants’ motions to exclude are denied subject to strict limitations, as discussed in detail in this Court’s decision on the People’s Motion.” at the limit” Marchand wrote.
Donald Trump (R) is interviewed by Access Hollywood’s Billy Bush at the “Celebrity Apprentice” red carpet event at Trump Tower in New York City on January 20, 2015. (Photo by Rob Kim/Getty Images)
The tape, released in the final weeks of the 2016 election, shows President Trump talking with President Bush about how he tried to seduce women, including “grabbing them by the pussy.” It also included a proposal.
“The steps taken to ensure Mr. Sajuddin and Mr. McDougall’s story completed the story of the agreement reached at the meeting,” Marchand wrote. “The bottom line is to stop the flow of negative information that could spread about the defendant before it becomes public knowledge. By finding and purchasing information from Daniels, we will be able to investigate the events that led to the falsification of business records. Not only does it complete the narrative, but it also provides evidence of the defendant’s intent. Additionally, evidence and testimony about these individuals is closely intertwined with the story of the case and provides necessary context for the jury.”
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg was accused of falsifying business records in a case centered on a $130,000 payment to porn star Stormy Daniels in 2016, when Trump was successfully running for the White House. A grand jury indicted Trump on 34 felonies.
Marchand agreed to postpone Trump’s trial until at least mid-April after the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York turned over tens of thousands of documents to Trump’s lawyers.
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