Nightly News Full Broadcast - May 28

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28 May 202420:47

Summary

TLDRIn the closing arguments of Donald Trump's hush money trial, the prosecution accused the former president of attempting to illegally influence the 2016 election by concealing payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels. The defense argued there was no crime and discredited key witness Michael Cohen as a liar. Outside the court, actor Robert De Niro clashed with pro-Trump protesters. Meanwhile, Texas faced severe storms, Israel made deadly new strikes, and a study highlighted the prevention of peanut allergies in children. Also featured was the recovery of a lost wedding ring 25 years later, symbolizing a rekindled love.

Takeaways

  • 👉 Donald Trump's hush money trial is nearing a verdict after closing arguments.
  • 👉 The prosecution accuses Trump of illegally influencing the 2016 election by covering up a payment to Stormy Daniels.
  • 👉 The defense attacks Michael Cohen, calling him 'the greatest liar of all time.'
  • 👉 Actor Robert De Niro clashed with pro-Trump protesters outside the courthouse.
  • 👉 Severe storms are causing flash flooding and power outages in Texas, with hurricane-force winds affecting Dallas.
  • 👉 A massive explosion at a Chase Bank in Ohio resulted in multiple injuries.
  • 👉 Israeli forces entered Rafah in southern Gaza, causing new strikes and casualties.
  • 👉 A new study suggests introducing peanuts early to children can significantly reduce the risk of peanut allergies.
  • 👉 Scientists are concerned about the rise of dengue fever in the Americas, linked to climate change.
  • 👉 Divers found a wedding ring lost 25 years ago, reuniting it with the original owner.

Q & A

  • What is the primary focus of the prosecution's case in Donald Trump's hush money trial?

    -The prosecution argues that Donald Trump orchestrated a criminal conspiracy to influence the 2016 election by covering up a payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels to suppress damaging information.

  • What is the defense's main argument against the prosecution's case?

    -The defense contends that there was no crime committed and that the state failed to prove Trump's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. They also attack the credibility of the prosecution's key witness, Michael Cohen, labeling him as an untrustworthy liar.

  • How did the prosecution address Michael Cohen's credibility issues during their closing arguments?

    -The prosecution acknowledged Michael Cohen's criminal history and admitted lies under oath but argued that his insider knowledge could connect the dots in the case. They emphasized that the case was about Trump, not Cohen.

  • What unusual event took place outside the courthouse during the trial?

    -Outside the courthouse, actor Robert De Niro, supporting the Biden campaign, clashed with pro-Trump protesters. This event marked a shift in the Biden campaign's strategy to take a more aggressive stance against Trump.

  • What natural disasters have recently impacted Texas?

    -Texas has been hit by severe storms, including flash floods in Dallas, potential lightning strikes on a church and homes, and hurricane-force winds that moved a plane from its gate. These storms followed a weekend with deadly tornadoes across 14 states.

  • What was the cause of the explosion at a Chase Bank in Ohio?

    -Authorities suspect that a gas explosion caused the massive explosion at a Chase Bank in Ohio, which resulted in debris blowing across the street and multiple injuries.

  • What are the latest developments in the conflict involving Israeli forces in Gaza?

    -Israeli forces have entered the heart of Rafah in southern Gaza for the first time, resulting in deadly strikes and increasing international criticism. The IDF conducted an investigation into a previous attack, suggesting hidden Hamas weapons might have caused a secondary explosion.

  • What new study offers guidance on preventing peanut allergies in children?

    -A new NIH study recommends introducing peanut products to children from infancy to age five to reduce the risk of developing peanut allergies by as much as 71%. This strategy should be done in consultation with a pediatrician, especially for infants with severe eczema or egg allergy.

  • Why is there an increased concern about dengue fever in the Americas?

    -Dengue fever cases are up more than 230% from last year, with severe outbreaks in Brazil, Argentina, and Puerto Rico. Climate change, leading to shorter winters and longer mosquito activity periods, is contributing to the spread of dengue-carrying mosquitoes.

  • What remarkable recovery was made by divers at Lake Hartwell?

    -Divers at Lake Hartwell recovered a wedding ring that had been lost for 25 years. The ring belonged to David Allen, who had lost it during a difficult period in his life. The recovery was a significant and emotional moment for him and his family.

Outlines

00:00

📖 Trump's Hush Money Trial and Closing Arguments

The trial involving Donald Trump's alleged hush money payments during the 2016 election is nearing its conclusion. Both the prosecution and defense presented their closing arguments, with the prosecution accusing Trump of attempting to illegally influence the election by concealing payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels. The defense countered by discrediting key witness Michael Cohen as an unreliable liar. The trial has garnered significant attention, with even actor Robert De Niro clashing with pro-Trump protesters outside the court. The outcome of the trial, in which Trump faces 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, will soon be decided by the jurors.

05:02

🌪️ Severe Storms and Tornadoes Hit Texas

Texas suffered a series of severe storms, leading to flash flooding in Dallas where vehicles were trapped and structures were potentially damaged by lightning. Over a million people were left without power following the deadly storms during the holiday weekend. The situation was exacerbated by hurricane-force winds that pushed a plane away from the gate at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. The storms capped a harrowing holiday weekend with more than 60 tornadoes reported across 14 states, marking 2024 as having the second busiest start to a year for tornadoes ever recorded.

10:03

💥 Explosion in Ohio and Israeli Forces' Actions in Rafah

A massive explosion at a Chase Bank in Ohio resulted in multiple injuries, with debris blowing across the street. In the Middle East, Israeli forces entered the heart of Rafah in southern Gaza for the first time, conducting deadly new strikes that have raised international outrage. The attacks follow a previous incident where an Israeli airstrike ignited a firestorm at a different camp, killing dozens of civilians. The IDF has offered preliminary investigation results suggesting that hidden Hamas weapons may have caused the blast, although no firm evidence has been provided.

15:10

🥜 New Study on Preventing Peanut Allergies in Children

A new study provides insights into preventing peanut allergies in children. The research indicates that introducing peanut products from infancy to age 5 can reduce the risk of peanut allergy by as much as 71% in adolescents. The guidelines suggest that if an infant has severe eczema or an egg allergy, introducing peanut-containing foods at four to six months, either at home or in a doctor's office, can help reduce the risk of developing the allergy. Parents are advised to consult with their pediatrician before proceeding with such introductions.

20:11

🕊️ Lost Wedding Ring Recovery After 25 Years

David Allen's wedding ring was lost 25 years ago on his brother's dock in Georgia. At the time, he and his wife Lisa were getting a divorce, and the loss of the ring seemed insignificant compared to the loss of his family. However, after turning his life around and reuniting with Lisa, David sought to recover the ring. With the help of Lake Hartwell divers, who specialize in reuniting owners with missing belongings, the ring was found after four days of sifting through lake mud. The recovery of the ring symbolizes a love story that, after many years, has found a happy ending.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Donald Trump Hush Money Trial

The 'Donald Trump Hush Money Trial' refers to the legal proceedings involving the former President of the United States, Donald Trump, who is accused of trying to illegally influence the 2016 election by covering up a payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels. This trial is a central theme of the video, highlighting the closing arguments and the charges against him, which include 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.

💡Prosecution

In the context of the video, 'Prosecution' refers to the legal team that is accusing Mr. Trump of orchestrating a criminal conspiracy to influence the 2016 election by ordering the payoff of Stormy Daniels and then covering it up. The prosecution's role is to present evidence and arguments to convince the jury of the defendant's guilt.

💡Defense

The 'Defense' in the video pertains to the legal team representing Donald Trump, which argues that there was no crime committed and that the state has failed to prove Mr. Trump's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. They also attack the credibility of a key witness, Michael Cohen, labeling him as a liar.

💡Michael Cohen

Michael Cohen is a former attorney for Donald Trump and a key witness in the trial. He is mentioned in the video as having a criminal history and admitted lies under oath, which the defense uses to discredit his testimony. The video also mentions a secretly recorded conversation involving Cohen and Trump, which is a piece of evidence in the trial.

💡Stormy Daniels

Stormy Daniels, an adult film star, is central to the allegations in the trial. The video discusses the accusations that Donald Trump attempted to cover up a payment to Daniels to suppress damaging information before the 2016 election, which is considered a key part of the prosecution's case.

💡Felony Counts

The term 'Felony Counts' in the video refers to the 34 charges against Donald Trump for allegedly falsifying business records. These charges are part of the prosecution's argument that Trump engaged in a scheme to conceal hush money payments.

💡Closing Arguments

The 'Closing Arguments' are the final statements made by both the prosecution and defense in a trial, aimed at summarizing their cases and persuading the jury. In the video, the closing arguments mark the last chance for each side to convince the jurors of their respective narratives regarding Donald Trump's guilt or innocence.

💡Reasonable Doubt

In the context of the video, 'Reasonable Doubt' is a legal standard that the defense argues the prosecution has not met. It means that the defense claims there is enough uncertainty in the evidence presented that a reasonable person could doubt the guilt of the accused, which in this case is Donald Trump.

💡Robert De Niro

Robert De Niro, an actor, is mentioned in the video in relation to a chaotic scene outside the courthouse. He is involved in a clash with pro-Trump protesters while attending an event for the Biden campaign, illustrating the high-profile nature and public interest in the trial.

💡Severe Storms

The term 'Severe Storms' in the video refers to a series of extreme weather events affecting Texas, including flash flooding, potential lightning strikes, and hurricane-force winds. These storms resulted in significant damage and power outages, highlighting the impact of natural disasters on communities.

💡Dengue Fever

Dengue Fever is a disease mentioned in the video that is on the rise due to the spread of mosquitoes. The script discusses the increase in cases in the Americas and the efforts to combat the disease, such as tracking mosquito activity and using mosquito-eating fish and insecticides.

Highlights

Donald Trump's hush money trial is nearing its conclusion after closing arguments were heard.

The prosecution accuses Trump of trying to illegally influence the 2016 election by covering up a payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.

The defense labels Michael Cohen as 'the greatest liar of all time' during the trial.

Actor Robert De Niro clashes with pro-Trump protesters outside the court.

Severe storms hit Texas, causing flash flooding, possible lightning strikes, and hurricane-force winds.

A massive explosion at a Chase Bank in Ohio results in multiple injuries.

Israeli forces enter the heart of Rafah for the first time, with deadly new strikes amid outrage over an attack on a tent city.

A new study suggests a method for preventing peanut allergies in children.

Divers are on a mission to reunite a couple with a wedding ring lost 25 years ago.

Prosecutors argue that Trump orchestrated a criminal conspiracy to influence the 2016 election by ordering the payoff of Stormy Daniels.

The defense argues there was no crime and that the state failed to prove Trump's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Trump's attorney, Todd Blanche, attacks the prosecution's case and its reliance on Cohen's testimony, calling him the 'greatest liar of all time'.

Outside the courthouse, the Biden campaign holds its first event, including an appearance by Hollywood star Robert De Niro.

Texas experiences another destructive storm with flash floods and potential lightning strikes setting suburban structures on fire.

Israeli forces push further into Rafah in southern Gaza, with authorities reporting more than 20 people killed in a new Israeli attack.

A U.S. military aircraft crashes in New Mexico, with the pilot escaping with serious injuries.

Los Angeles police release new details about the fatal shooting of former 'General Hospital' star Johnny Wactor.

A new study shows that introducing peanut products from infancy to age 5 can reduce the risk of peanut allergy by as much as 71% in adolescents.

Dengue fever cases are breaking records in the Americas, with 7.8 million suspected cases reported so far, up more than 230% from last year.

A wedding ring lost 25 years ago is recovered by divers, marking a happy ending to a love story that was once lost.

Transcripts

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IN DONALD TRUMP'S HUSH

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MONEY TRIAL ON THE

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VERGE OF GETTING ABOUT

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THE CASE, AFTER

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HEARING CLOSING

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ARGUMENTS.

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THE FORMER PRESIDENT

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BACK IN COURT ALONG

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WITH THREE OF HIS

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CHILDREN, AS BOTH

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SIDES MADE THEIR FINAL

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CASES.

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THE PROSECUTION

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ACCUSING MR. TRUMP OF

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TRYING TO ILLEGALLY

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INFLUENCE THE 2016

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ELECTION BY COVERING

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UP A PAYMENT TO ADULT

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FILM STAR STORMY

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DANIELS.

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THE DEFENSE ATTACKING

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MICHAEL COHEN AS,

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QUOTE, THE GREATEST

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LIAR OF ALL TIME.

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AND THE CHAOS OUTSIDE

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THE COURT.

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ACTOR ROBERT DE NIRO

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CLASHING WITH

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PRO-TRUMP PROTESTERS.

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>>> ALSO TONIGHT,

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SEVERE STORMS SLAMMING

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TEXAS.

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FLASH FLOODING ON THE

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HIGHWAY IN DALLAS.

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VEHICLES TRAPPED.

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A CHURCH AND HOMES

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POSSIBLY HIT BY

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LIGHTNING.

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HURRICANE-FORCE WINDS

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PUSHING A PLANE AWAY

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FROM THE GATE.

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MORE THAN A MILLION

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WITHOUT POWER ON THE

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HEELS OF A DEADLY

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HOLIDAY WEEKEND.

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>>> THE MASSIVE

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EXPLOSION AT A CHASE

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BANK IN OHIO.

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DEBRIS BLOWING ACROSS

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THE STREET.

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MULTIPLE INJURIES WERE

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REPORTED.

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>> ISRAELI FORCES

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ENTERING THE HEART OF

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RAFAH FOR THE FIRST

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TIME.

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AND DEADLY NEW STRIKES

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AS OUTRAGE GROWS OVER

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THE ATTACK ON A TENT

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CITY THAT KILLED 45

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PEOPLE.

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>>> THE NEW STUDY ON

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PREVENTING PEANUT

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ALLERGIES IN CHILDREN.

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WHAT PARENTS NEED TO

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KNOW.

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>>> AND THE NEEDLE IN

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A HAYSTACK SEARCH.

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THE DIVERS ON A

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MISSION TO REUNITE A

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COUPLE WITH A WEDDING

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RING LOST 25 YEARS

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AGO.

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♪♪

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>> Announcer: THIS IS

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"NBC NIGHTLY NEWS"

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WITH LESTER HOLT.

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>> GOOD EVENING AND

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WELCOME.

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AFTER 21 DAYS OF

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TRIAL, THE OPPOSING

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LAWYERS IN THE DONALD

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TRUMP HUSH MONEY TRIAL

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HAVE SPENT TODAY

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APPEALING DIRECTLY TO

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THE JURORS.

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TODAY'S CLOSING

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ARGUMENTS THE LAST

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CHANCE FOR EACH SIDE

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TO CONVINCE 12

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EVERYDAY NEW YORKERS

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OF DONALD TRUMP'S

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GUILT OR INNOCENCE.

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THE FORMER PRESIDENT

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FACING 34 FELONY

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COUNTS OF FALSIFYING

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BUSINESS RECORDS.

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AND WHAT THE STATE

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ALLEGES WAS A SCHEME

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TO CONCEAL HUSH MONEY

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PAYMENTS TO AN ADULT

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FILM STAR IN AN EFFORT

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TO SUPPRESS DAMAGING

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INFORMATION IN THE

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DAYS BEFORE THE 2016

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ELECTION.

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PROSECUTOR JOSHUA

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STEINGLASS TELLING

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JURORS IT COULD VERY

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WELL BE WHAT GOT

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PRESIDENT TRUMP

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ELECTED.

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THE DEFENSE IN ITS

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SUMMATION SAYING THERE

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WAS NO CRIME, THAT THE

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STATE HAD FAILED IN

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ITS BURDEN TO PROVE

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MR. TRUMP'S GUILT

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BEYOND A REASONABLE

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DOUBT, AND BLASTING

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KEY WITNESS FORMER

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TRUMP FIXER MICHAEL

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COHEN AS THE MVP OF

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LIARS.

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LAURA JARRETT WAS IN

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COURT TODAY.

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>> Reporter: TONIGHT,

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THE FIRST TRIAL OF AN

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AMERICAN PRESIDENT

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SOON IN THE HANDS OF

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SEVEN MEN AND FIVE

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WOMEN.

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PROSECUTORS CLOSING

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THEIR CASE, ARGUING

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FORMER PRESIDENT TRUMP

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ORCHESTRATED A

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CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY TO

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INFLUENCE THE 2016

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ELECTION TO PULL THE

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WOOL OVER VOTERS'

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EYES, THEY SAY, BY

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ORDERING THE PAYOFF OF

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STORMY DANIELS AND

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THEN COVERING IT ALL

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UP.

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PROSECUTOR JOSHUA

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STEINGLASS TRYING TO

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ESTABLISH A PATTERN OF

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MR. TRUMP BARING

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DAMAGING STORIES THAT

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COULD DERAIL HIS 2016

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CAMPAIGN, POINTING TO

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A KEY CONVERSATION

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SECRETLY RECORDED BY

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MR. TRUMP'S THEN

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ATTORNEY MICHAEL

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COHEN, THE STAR

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PROSECUTION WITNESS,

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WHERE MR. TRUMP

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DISCUSSED AN ALLEGED

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PAYOFF OF A DIFFERENT

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WOMAN.

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STEINGLASS CALLING IT

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JAW-DROPPING.

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>> FUNDING, YES.

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AND IT'S ALL THE

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STUFF.

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>> Reporter: BUT MUCH

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OF CLOSINGS TODAY

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FOCUSED ON THE

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CREDIBILITY OF COHEN.

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QUOTE, WE DIDN'T PICK

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HIM UP AT THE WITNESS

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STORE.

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THE DEFENDANT CHOSE

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MICHAEL COHEN,

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STEINGLASS SAID,

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ACKNOWLEDGING COHEN'S

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CRIMINAL HISTORY AND

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ADMITTED LIES UNDER

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OATH, BUT TELLING

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JURORS YOU DON'T NEED

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MICHAEL COHEN TO

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CONNECT THESE DOTS.

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BUT AS THE ULTIMATE

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INSIDER, HE CAN DO

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JUST THAT.

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THE DEFENSE HAS ALSO

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TRIED TO DISCREDIT

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COHEN AS MOTIVATED TO

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LIE, DESPERATE TO PUT

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MR. TRUMP BEHIND BARS.

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POINTING TO COHEN'S

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OWN PODCAST.

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>> REVENGE IS A DISH

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BEST SERVED COLD, AND

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YOU BETTER BELIEVE I

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WANT THIS MAN TO GO

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DOWN AND ROT INSIDE

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FOR WHAT HE DID TO ME

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AND MY FAMILY.

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>> Reporter: BUT

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STEINGLASS TOOK THAT

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HEAD-ON, ARGUING TODAY

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COHEN IS

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UNDERSTANDABLY ANGRY

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BECAUSE MR. TRUMP

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DROPPED HIM LIKE A HOT

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POTATO AFTER THE FEDS

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CAME CALLING IN 2018,

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URGING JURORS TO SEE

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THIS CASE NOT ABOUT

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MICHAEL COHEN.

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IT'S ABOUT DONALD

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TRUMP.

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IN HIS CLOSING

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ARGUMENTS, TRUMP

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ATTORNEY TODD BLANCHE

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TORE INTO THE

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PROSECUTION'S CASE AND

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ITS RELIANCE ON

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COHEN'S TESTIMONY,

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BLASTING COHEN AS THE

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HUMAN EMBODIMENT OF

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REASONABLE DOUBT,

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BRANDING HIM THE

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GLOAT, THE GREATEST

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LIAR OF ALL TIME, AND

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THE MVP OF LIARS,

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SAYING HE LIED TO

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CONGRESS, JUDGES,

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PROSECUTORS, BANKERS,

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HIS FAMILY.

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ADDING HE CAME IN

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HERE, RAISED HIS RIGHT

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HAND AND LIED TO EACH

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OF YOU REPEATEDLY,

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POINTING TO ONE OF THE

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TRIAL'S MOST DRAMATIC

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MOMENTS WHEN COHEN WAS

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CONFRONTED WITH PHONE

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RECORDS SUGGESTING HE

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NEVER SPOKE TO MR.

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TRUMP ABOUT DANIELS IN

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AN OCTOBER 2016 PHONE

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CALL LASTING JUST 96

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SECONDS, BUT INSTEAD

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HAD CALLED MR. TRUMP'S

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BODYGUARD TO COMPLAIN

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ABOUT A TEENAGED PRANK

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CALLER.

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BLANCHE ARGUING TODAY,

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"HE TOLD YOU HE SPOKE

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TO TRUMP.

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THAT WAS A LIE.

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AND HE GOT CAUGHT

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RED-HANDED.

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THAT IS PERJURY."

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BLANCHE STRIKING AT

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THE HEART OF THE 34

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LOW-LEVEL FELONY

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COUNTS MR. TRUMP FACES

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FOR ALLEGEDLY

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FALSIFYING HIS

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BUSINESS RECORDS,

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ARGUING NONE OF THE

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INVOICES, VOUCHERS, OR

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CHECKS WERE FALSE,

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SAYING THE LEGAL

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RETAINER LANGUAGE ON

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THE RECORDS WASN'T

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CRIMINAL OR SINISTER,

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BUT MERELY GENERATED

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BY ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE

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AT THE TRUMP

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ORGANIZATION, AND

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THERE WAS NOTHING

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WRONG WITH IT.

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PRESIDENT TRUMP IS

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INNOCENT, BLANCHE

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SAID.

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THERE IS NO CRIME,

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PERIOD.

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>> THIS IS NOT A TRIAL

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THAT SHOULD HAPPEN.

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IT'S A VERY SAD DAY.

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THIS IS A DARK DAY IN

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AMERICA.

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>> LAURA, LET ME ASK

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YOU ABOUT THE LENGTH

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OF THE PROSECUTION'S

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CLOSING ARGUMENT.

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IT'S A BIT UNUSUAL.

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>> Reporter: YEAH,

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LESTER.

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IT'S RARE TO SEE

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CLOSING ARGUMENTS

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STRETCH ON IN A CASE

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LIKE THIS.

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THE PROSECUTION GOING

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OVER FOUR HOURS AT

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THIS POINT.

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AT TIMES THE JURY

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APPEARING ATTENTIVE,

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OTHER TIMES LESS SO.

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BUT WE DO EXPECT THAT

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THIS JURY WILL FINALLY

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GET THE CASE TOMORROW

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MORNING.

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LESTER?

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>> ALL RIGHT.

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LAURA JARRETT, THANK

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YOU.

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IT WAS A CHAOTIC SCENE

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OUTSIDE THE COURTHOUSE

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WITH THE BIDEN

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CAMPAIGN HOLDING ITS

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FIRST EVENT THERE,

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INCLUDING AN

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APPEARANCE BY A

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HOLLYWOOD STAR.

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GABE GUTIERREZ HAS THE

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LATEST.

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>> BY YELLING AND

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INTIMIDATING.

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YOU'RE NOT GOING

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INTIMIDATE.

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>> Reporter: OUTSIDE

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THE MANHATTAN

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COURTHOUSE, THE DRAMA

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TOOK ANOTHER

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TUMULTUOUS TWIST.

06:30

THAT'S ACTOR ROBERT DE

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NIRO IN A DIFFERENT

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ROLE, SURROGATE FOR

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THE BIDEN CAMPAIGN,

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CLASHING WITH

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PRO-TRUMP PROTESTERS.

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>> TRYING TO BE

06:37

GENTLEMEN IN THIS

06:38

WORLD, DEMOCRATS.

06:39

YOU ARE GANGSTERS.

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YOU ARE GANGSTERS.

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>> YOU'RE WASHED UP.

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>> Reporter: ALSO ON

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HAND, FIRST RESPONDERS

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WHO WERE AT THE

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CAPITOL ON JANUARY

06:47

6th.

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>> DONALD TRUMP IS THE

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GREATEST THREAT TO OUR

06:50

DEMOCRACY.

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>> Reporter: THIS

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EVENT A SHARP CHANGE

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FOR THE BIDEN

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CAMPAIGN, WHICH HAS

06:54

LARGELY AVOIDED THE

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TRIAL SINCE IT BEGAN

06:56

SIX WEEKS AGO.

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>> IF TRUMP RETURNS TO

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THE WHITE HOUSE, YOU

06:59

CAN KISS THESE

07:00

FREEDOMS GOODBYE THAT

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WE ALL TAKE FOR

07:03

GRANTED.

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>> Reporter: WITH MANY

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DEMOCRATS NERVOUS

07:06

ABOUT THE STATE OF THE

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RACE LESS THAN A MONTH

07:07

BEFORE THE FIRST

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PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE,

07:09

NBC NEWS WAS FIRST TO

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REPORT THE BIDEN

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CAMPAIGN IS DEPLOYING

07:13

A MORE AGGRESSIVE

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STRATEGY, DEFINING MR.

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TRUMP TO VOTERS AS A

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THREAT TO DEMOCRACY

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AND THE ARCHITECT OF

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REPEALING ROE V. WADE.

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THE FORMER PRESIDENT'S

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FAMILY FIRING BACK,

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BLASTING THE BIDEN

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TEAM FOR HOLDING AN

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EVENT NEAR THE

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COURTHOUSE.

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>> RIGHT ACROSS THE

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STREET.

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TELLS US EXACTLY WHAT

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WE ALL KNEW ALL ALONG,

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THAT IT IS A POLITICAL

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PROSECUTION.

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PERSECUTION.

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IT IS A WITCH HUNT.

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>> Reporter:

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THE WHITE HOUSE IS

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CONSIDERING WHETHER

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THE PRESIDENT WOULD

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SPEAK PUBLICLY HERE

07:44

AFTER THE TRIAL ENDS.

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SOURCES FAMILIAR WITH

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THE DISCUSSIONS TELL

07:47

NBC NEWS THAT HAS YET

07:47

TO BE DECIDED.

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LESTER?

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>> GABE GUTIERREZ,

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THANK YOU.

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>>> YET ANOTHER

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DESTRUCTIVE STORM IN

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TEXAS TODAY AFTER A

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DEADLY WEEKEND OF

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