Cohen pressed on his crimes and lies as defence attacks key Trump trial witness

Michael Cohen on his way to court (Andres Kudacki)

With prosecutors’ hush money case against Donald Trump heading towards its end, defence lawyers pressed former lawyer Michael Cohen on his criminal history and past lies as they worked to convince jurors not to believe the star witness’ pivotal testimony.

As Trump looked on, defence lawyer Todd Blanche peppered Mr Cohen with questions about his own misdeeds, painting him to the jury as a serial liar who is bent on seeing the presumptive Republican presidential nominee behind bars.