At the bench conference Judge #Merchan appeared to be speaking firmly to #Blanche.
The result of the conversation — Blanche may not be allowed to accuse #MichaelCohen of #perjury directly. But he may say that Cohen lied under oath. A #legal distinction.
Blanche suggested to the #jury there was a monetary motivation for Cohen's testimony, saying his livelihood relies on #Trump being destroyed.
#criminal #law #TrumpTrial #CatchAndKill #conspiracy #ElectionInterference #HushMoney