In the ongoing trial concerning Donald Trump’s alleged involvement in hush money payments, the focus remains on upcoming witness testimonies and whether Trump will adhere to his gag order prohibiting public discussion of certain trial participants.

Notably, Stormy Daniels, also known as Stephanie Clifford, testified after a Penguin Random House executive.

Trump faced a second contempt charge and a $1,000 fine from Judge Juan M. Merchan for breaching the gag order.

Testimonies from individuals associated with the Trump Organization shed light on Michael Cohen’s reimbursement for the $130,000 payment to Daniels, Breitbart News has reported.

Prosecutors aim to reveal a purported scheme to influence the 2016 election by concealing negative stories about Trump.

The trial, now in its 13th day, accuses Trump of altering business records to conceal hush money payments, including to Daniels, categorizing them as legal expenses.

Trump maintains his innocence against 34 felony charges, marking the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president and the initial trial among four prosecutions involving Trump to face a jury.

Written by B.C. Begley