Defense lawyers say they expect to complete their bruising cross-examination of Cohen, Trump’s former lawyer and enforcer, on Monday morning.
In dramatic testimony, Cohen last week directly implicated Trump in the alleged scheme, saying the former president directed him to hand over $130,000 to Daniels and promised him reimbursement.
With the end of Cohen’s testimony looming, there is uncertainty over the extent of Trump’s defense case.
Blanche referred to the possibility of Trump’s testimony on Thursday, the last day the court was in session.
After the defense case wraps up, the prosecution has a chance to put on its own rebuttal.
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