Trump’s hush money case: ‘Catch and kill’ argued as first witness takes the stand

Former President Donald Trump sits in court on the first day of opening arguments in his trial at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York, Monday, April 22, 2024. Former President Donald Trump’s criminal case was cut short on Monday due to a juror’s scheduled dental appointment. However, both the prosecution and defense gave opening testimonies, and the first witness to the stand, David Pecker, former CEO of American Media Inc., the parent company of the National Enquirer, was questioned. The hush money case issued by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg...