Trump trial: Cohen admits to embezzling thousands from company

During the trial, Mr. Trump's legal team aimed to unearth any unsavory details about the prosecution's key witness.

 Lead defense attorney Todd Blanche questioned Cohen, who admitted to embezzling tens of thousands from his employer's company.

The criminal trial, the first involving a former US president, appears to be nearing its conclusion as closing statements are anticipated next week.

Mr. Trump faces 34 felony charges of falsifying business records, allegedly related to reimbursements to Cohen for hush-money payments made to an adult film star under the guise of legal expenses. He has pleaded not guilty.

For days, Blanche has endeavored to undermine the credibility of the prosecution's key witness in the eyes of the jury.