Star witness Michael Cohen gives evidence in Donald Trump’s hush money trial

Michael Cohen on his way to Manhattan criminal court Picture: Julia Nikhinson/AP

The star prosecution witness in Donald Trump’s hush money trial, Michael Cohen, has begun giving evidence that could help shape the outcome of the first criminal case against an American president.

Mr Cohen, Trump’s former lawyer and personal fixer, is by far the Manhattan district attorney’s most important witness in the case, and his appearance signals that the trial is entering its final stretch.