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This revelation was so striking that one court source noted the entire jury's jaw hit the floor. The supposed lynchpin of the prosecution’s case evaporated, revealing a lie at the foundation of their entire narrative. Furthermore, Cohen's shifting stories and the confrontation of his inconsistent conduct painted him as an untrustworthy witness.
The Credibility Crisis and Media Reactions
Legal commentator Jesse Waters summarized the fallout by saying Cohen's testimony was akin to a "Perry Mason moment"—a moment where the evidence exposes the witness as a liar. The jury, sitting through this revelation, was reportedly embarrassed, and Cohen's credibility was decisively undermined.