Emily Saul is a Litigation Reporter for the New York Law Journal, covering white collar crime and business courts in New York City. She can be reached via email at [email protected] or on Twitter @emily_saul_
May 29, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Trump Jury Adjourns Following More Than 4 Hours of DeliberationsJurors requested to hear testimony from David Pecker and Michael Cohen during their first day of deliberations, which began just before 11:30 a.m.
By Emily Saul
3 minute read
May 29, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Read the Charge: Manhattan Jury Now Deliberating Trump's CulpabilityEx-President Donald Trump is charged with falsifying business records as part of an alleged scheme to suppress information from voters during the 2016 election.
By Emily Saul
2 minute read
May 28, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Perfect 'Tour Guide' or 'MVP of Liars'?: Lawyers Clash Over Cohen Testimony in Trump Closing ArgumentsTo secure a conviction, prosecutors must prove that Trump caused his company's business records to be falsified to conceal another crime – specifically the use of unlawful means to influence the 2016 presidential election.
By Emily Saul
5 minute read
May 21, 2024 | New York Law Journal
'It Takes Courage': Zayas Remarks on Judicial Service at Presentation Award Named For Late JudgeThe award was presented at the annual Awards Dinner and Reception of the Network Bar Leaders on Tuesday.
By Joseph A. Zayas
7 minute read
May 21, 2024 | New York Law Journal
'Ridiculous': Robert Costello Denies Intimidating Michael Cohen, as Trump Trial Testimony ClosesCostello resumed the stand on Tuesday as the second and final witness in the defense's case in chief. Summations are expected on Tuesday, May 28.
By Emily Saul
3 minute read
May 20, 2024 | New York Law Journal
'Are You Staring Me Down?' Judge Merchan Rebukes Robert Costello for Improper DecorumThe first flareup occurred less than 10 minutes after the Davidoff Hutcher & Citron partner took the stand as a defense witness in Donald J. Trump's Manhattan criminal trial.
By Emily Saul
4 minute read
May 16, 2024 | New York Law Journal
'Admit It': Trump Defense Accuses Michael Cohen of Lying During Direct TestimonyMichael Cohen previously testified he called Trump to let him know the Stormy Daniels matter was handled. But the defense showed texts suggesting the call was actually over harassing messages from a purported 14-year-old.
By Emily Saul
5 minute read
May 15, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Child Victims Act Damage Awards to Survivors of Serial Abuser Surpass $500MAttorneys Kristen Gibbons Feden and Mike Della have secured at least $533.5 million in awards against ex-doctor Stuart Copperman. They represent more than 100 plaintiffs who allege Copperman sexually abused them as children.
By Emily Saul
3 minute read
May 14, 2024 | New York Law Journal
'Cheeto-dusted Cartoon Villain'?: Trump Defense Tries to Pierce Michael Cohen's Sober ImageDefense counsel Todd Blanche mined the disbarred lawyer's social-media output in an attempt to show that Cohen was obsessed with his ex-employer, the ex-president.
By Emily Saul
8 minute read
May 13, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Michael Cohen Testifies Donald Trump Approved Phony Legal Fees PaymentsCohen was paid $420,000 across 12 months in 2017, he testified. The payments were falsely billed as for "legal services rendered" and would be concealed given his new role as personal attorney to the president.
By Emily Saul
8 minute read
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