It would be an exceptionally foolish move for Donald Trump to testify in the New York hush money probe. (via Deadline: Legal Blog)
A New York Times report published on Jan. 30 observed the legal uncertainty of being able to bring a felony case, as opposed to a misdemeanor, regarding falsifying business records in reimbursing then-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen for the payment. A felony charge requires that falsifying records helped conceal or commit another crime .I've discussed
, the difference between a misdemeanor and felony in this case could be minimal. But a fresh perjury charge could strengthen a case that otherwise rests on a potentially contested legal theory. So while it’s unlikely for most defendants or potential defendants to testify in the grand jury, Trump doing so could be
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