David Pecker testifies as first witness in Trump hush money trial

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April 22, 2024 at 12:41 PM

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The hush money criminal trial against former President Trump continued with opening statements from both sides and the first witness, David Pecker, taking the stand in New York. NBC News' Vaughn Hillyard has details on what attorneys for the prosecution and defense argued in their openings and the beginning of witness questioning.

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