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Trump won't testify as defence and prosecution rest cases


By Madeline Halpert & Kayla Epstein

Donald Trump will not testify in his historic criminal trial, after his defence team rested their case on Tuesday.

BBC News reporters are in the Manhattan courtroom covering the historic first criminal trial of a former US president. You’ll find their updates and analysis on the BBC news website and app, and across TV, radio and podcasts.

Emil Bove, Mr Trump’s lawyer, successfully argued that the judge should address bias with the jury, due to his client’s controversial reputation.

What do you want to know about Donald Trump’s historic hush-money trial in New York? Our US experts will be answering your questions on Tuesday.



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