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Furthermore, the prosecution's move to turn a misdemeanor of falsifying business records into a felony—by alleging Trump falsified records to cover up another crime—lacks clarity. The core issue: what was the 'other crime' the records were meant to conceal? The silence and evasiveness of witnesses leave this question unanswered.
The Witnesses and Their Conflicting Testimonies
The defense's cross-examinations revealed inconsistencies and weaknesses:
- David Pecker: Admitted to paying hush money before Trump's campaign to bury stories about Trump, thereby undermining the campaign finance violation argument.