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The defense rested its case Tuesday without testimony from Donald Trump.
Former President Donald Trump is on trial in New York City, where he is facing felony charges related to a 2016 hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. It marks the first time in history that a former U.S. president has been tried on criminal charges.
Trump last April pleaded not guilty to a 34-count indictment charging him with falsifying business records in connection with a hush money payment his then-attorney Michael Cohen made to Daniels in order to boost his electoral prospects in the 2016 presidential election.
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Judge says summations will likely happen next Tuesday
"Good morning Mr. Trump," Judge Juan Merchan said as he gaveled in the proceedings.
"It's become apparent that we are not going to be able to sum up tomorrow," the judge said after taking the bench.
Merchan said it's more likely summations will take place next Tuesday, after procedural matters and the Memorial Day break.
"Either have a long break now or a long break then, and unfortunately the calendar is what it is," the judge said.
Trump, prosecutors enter courtroom
Prosecutors have entered the courtroom for Day 19 of the trial.
Trump has arrived with his entourage.
Before entering, the former president addressed reporters but ignored their questions about whether he'll testify in the trial.
Prosecution could rest its case this morning
Donald Trump's former attorney Michael Cohen returns to the witness stand this morning for the final time before prosecutors rest their case against the former president in his criminal hush money trial.
Prosecutors could rest their case later this morning.
Defense attorneys have not yet declared who they plan to call to testify -- including whether Trump will testify in his own defense.
Cohen, the prosecution's last major witness, is expected to complete his cross-examination by Trump's defense team before lunch.
Proceedings are scheduled to get underway at 8:45 a.m. ET with arguments over the admission of additional exhibits, after which the jury is expected back in court at 9:30 a.m.
Defense rests its case following Costello testimony
"You still have a lot of animosity against Michael Cohen," prosecutor Susan Cohen Hoffinger asked Michael Cohen's then-legal adviser Robert Costello after displaying emails from 2018.
"I don't have animosity but --," Costello replied before being cut off.
"Yes or no," Hoffinger said.
Hoffinger then asked Costello bluntly if he was trying to "intimidate" Cohen regarding his 2018 congressional testimony.
"Intimidate Michael Cohen?" Costello asked incredulously.
"Yes, that's my question," Hoffinger repeated firmly.
"Ridiculous, no," Costello responded.
Hoffinger then concluded her cross-examination, which was followed by a brief redirect.
"Your honor, the defense rests," the defense team told Judge Merchan.
Former President Trump did not end up taking the stand in his own defense.