Defense questions Pecker about Michael Cohen
David Pecker might be the only witness on the stand, but defense attorneys appear to be using the former National Enquirer publisher's testimony to go after Michael Cohen.
Under questioning from defense attorney Emil Bove, Pecker said that Cohen at one point asked for his help getting a job with a New-Jersey based company. It wasn't clear when exactly the request was made.
The company promptly rejected the offer, Pecker testified.
"They had no interest in Michael Cohen," Pecker said bluntly.
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Pecker also testified that Cohen asked for help sending paparazzi to one of his meetings, then publishing the photos in the National Enquirer.
"That would put pressure on President Trump to treat Cohen differently?" Bove asked about why Cohen wanted the paparazzi.
"Yes," Pecker said.
Bove's use of the term "President Trump" whenever he references his client led to a minor complaint from prosecutors this morning.
"He was not President Trump in June of 2016," prosecutor Joshua Steinglass said.