Trump team mounts attempt to gag Michael Cohen

The third week of testimony in former President Trump’s hush money trial has concluded, but not before a flurry of activity by his lawyers directed at the prosecution’s star witness, Michael Cohen.

Prosecutors traded blockbuster testimony this week for the more mundane Friday before breaking early for the weekend.

Just before the court wrapped up for the day, Trump’s attorneys attempted to gag Cohen to prevent him from talking about the case ahead of his expected testimony on Monday. The judge in turn granted them a win when he directed the prosecution to tell Cohen to zip it before court resumes next week.

Follow below for a recap from New York.