While testifying Monday at former President Donald Trump’s criminal hush-money trial in New York City, prosecution witness Michael Cohen admitted he stole from the Trump Organization in 2017. Cohen, who had worked as Trump’s lawyer and fixer, replied in the affirmative when defense attorney Todd Blanche pressed him on an IT firm he hired to rig polls, according to The New York Times. Reporter Maggie Haberman noted in a blog that RedFinch was owed $50,000, but Cohen paid the firm only $20,000 even though he had asked for a $50,000 reimbursement from the Trump Organization. One of Haberman’s colleagues who joined her in the courtroom said Blanche led a line of questioning that “makes Cohen sound extra shady,” pressing about him having “like, a duffle bag of cash?” Asked if he stole from the Trump Organization after being repaid more than he was owed — $100,000 with the money being doubled for tax purposes — Cohen replied, “Yes, sir.” Trump shook his head at the response, per New York Times blog. One post from reporter Susanne Craig called the admission “another big ding to Cohen’s credibility.” Responding to the development in the trial, George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley said in a post to X, “These are hits below the waterline for Cohen but also the prosecutors.” He added, “They had a man admitting to a major larceny but never charged Cohen. That made Cohen not only their man, but allowed him to keep stolen money…” Cohen pleaded guilty in 2018 to multiple crimes, including lying to Congress, and served prison time. But, as Cohen acknowledged Monday, he never pleaded guilty to larceny despite telling prosecutors. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is expected to rest his case after the completion of Cohen’s testimony, focused on his role in facilitating payments to women who allegedly had affairs with Trump. Trump, who denies the claims, faces 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to allegedly conceal damaging information and cover up the payments as part of a scheme to influence the 2016 election. The former president has pleaded not guilty and criticized what he says is a “political persecution” while he runs another campaign for the White House in the 2024 election.

The act of participating in a marathon is an accomplishment in and of itself. Last year, however, Will Loevner not only competed for the first time, he also won! He did so at an impressive time of 2 hours, 19 minutes, and 44 seconds. After such a great accomplishment, he chose to compete again this year. Best of all, he won again! But a second win twice in a row turned out to be just one highlight of his day. Turns out, marathon days are big days for Will. Last year, it’s also the day he and his girlfriend, Emma, went on their first date. It’s fitting, then, that Will chose the Cleveland Marathon as the setting for their proposal. As soon as Will crosses the finish like, he happily greets Emma. Mere moments later, he’s down on one knee. In fact, an announcer is still talking about Will’s incredible win when he pops the question! What an amazing moment for Will to ask Emma to marry him! It doesn’t take her long at all to say yes, prompting everyone to cheer even more than they already were. Now, Will is qualified for the Boston Marathon and he has a fiancé! Needless to say, the Cleveland Marathon will forever hold a special place in their hearts. Two-Time Cleveland Marathon Winner Pulls Off a Heartwarming Proposal Not only did Will win once again, but he also beat last year’s time by 12 seconds. Considering what his plans were for after the marathon, it’s no wonder he had an extra pep in his step! Will has yet to share if he plans on competing in the Cleveland Marathon again next year. Then again, there’s no telling what his schedule will look like with a wedding to plan! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post The Best Way To Celebrate Winning The Cleveland Marathon? With A Proposal! appeared first on InspireMore.

Emmy Russell wasn’t a part of American Idol’s Top 3, but she gave one last series performance as a guest star with the help of Wynonna Judd, and fans can’t stop raving over it. While Emmy left the competition before the finale on May 19, she was still a major part of the night. The 25-year-old Top 5 finalist took the stage with country music icon Wynonna Judd to sing a mashup of Loretta Lynn’s Coal Miner’s Daughter and Wynonna’s No One Else On Earth. Emmy Russell is, of course, one of Loretta’s 26 grandchildren, and she already performed Coal Miner’s Daughter in honor of her grandmother earlier this season, but she and Wynonna put an entirely new spin on the classic. Emmy also nailed Wynonna’s 1992 chart-topper with her strong southern vocals. The singers showed off their duet between performances by the final contestants, Abi Carter, Jack Blocker, and Will Moseley. And they made the crowd go wild while standing hand-in-hand. “The Legacy continues in the stories sung by amazing ladies! My heart is filled with so much emotion right now! What an honor to see Emmy and Winona sing together! Love “Can” Build A Bridge!” a fan commented under a video of the performance. “This is pure gold right here both have very unique voices. I loved every minute of this!!!!!” someone gushed. “Fantastic job ladies. Well done!!!” “This was a beautiful Performance,” wrote another commenter. “Very close to the heart. Thank you for sharing these beautiful songs” Prior to the American Idol Season 22 finale, Emmy Russell shared a heartfelt message with her fans. In it, she promised her fans that she would continue fighting for her dreams of becoming a star just like her grandmother did. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post American Idol’s Emmy Russell Stuns Alongside Wynonna Judd In Loretta Lynn Tribute Duet appeared first on InspireMore.

When Lucie Štěpničková visited the Prague Zoo, she went to the gorilla enclosure to film and photograph baby gorilla Mobi. As a photographer, Lucie watched four-month-old Mobi and her mother, Duni. The two photogenic gorillas are heavily displayed on Lucie’s Instagram account and her YouTube channel. The mother and daughter are Western Lowland Gorillas, a critically endangered animal. On the day of Lucie’s visit, she caught the baby gorilla making hilarious faces for fans outside the enclosure. Mobi and Duni are quite active in the enclosure. Lucie managed to capture both active and quiet moments with the pair. Her amazing photography and descriptions give us a peek into the lives of these incredible primates. The posts are in Lucie’s native language, Czechoslovakian, but Google Translate is adequate. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lucie Štěpničková (@lucie_stepnickova) Mobi was born on January 2, 2024. Duni is a doting mother who takes her responsibilities seriously. She carries Mobi around the enclosure, nursing and cuddling with the baby gorilla. Mobi is already developing a unique “class clown” personality. You can watch some of their early interactions on this YouTube video. Lucie’s original video of Mobi making faces is on Instagram. A baby gorilla weighs about 4.5 pounds at birth and typically remains in its mother’s arms for about six months. The mother will nurse her offspring for up to three years, but babies will begin trying leaves and other foods around two to three months of age. Foliage will become the majority of their sustenance by the time they reach six to seven months. Mobi will stay close to her mother until she is four. During this time, Duni will be busy teaching her how to be a gorilla and introducing her to the other gorillas in the communal pod. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Baby Gorilla Greets Zoo-Goers In Prague With Adorably Silly Faces appeared first on InspireMore.

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