Costello Cleared The Courtroom To Reprimand Witness

Trump Trial Judge Scolds Defense Witness

Costello Cleared the Courtroom to Reprimand Witness

Robert Costello Testifies for Over an Hour

The judge in Donald Trump's Manhattan criminal trial cleared the courtroom on Monday to reprimand a witness, Robert Costello, a lawyer who advised Michael Cohen.

Costello had testified for over an hour before the judge cleared the courtroom. Prosecutors introduced a new name at Donald J. Trump's Manhattan criminal trial on Monday and presented evidence suggesting that Trump knew about the hush-money payments made to Stormy Daniels during the 2016 presidential campaign.

The judge's decision to clear the courtroom was unusual. It is not clear what Costello said that prompted the judge's reprimand.

Costello previously served as an assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of New York. He has represented a number of high-profile clients, including Michael Cohen, Trump's former personal attorney.

The trial is expected to continue for several weeks. It is unclear if Costello will be called to testify again.

Conclusion

The judge's decision to clear the courtroom to reprimand a witness is a reminder that the trial is being closely watched. The judge's decision also suggests that the prosecution is taking a tough stance against the defense. It will be interesting to see how the trial unfolds in the coming weeks.