Former Cohen Adviser: Prosecution's Case Against Trump is "Dead," Questions Jurors' Objectivity

Robert Costello, former legal adviser to Michael Cohen, believes the prosecution in the New York v. Trump trial has no evidence to revive their case. Costello also raises concerns about the impartiality of some jurors due to possible "Trump derangement syndrome."

Former Michael Cohen legal adviser Robert Costello has stated that the prosecution in the New York v. Trump trial has no evidence to revive their case. In an interview with "The Brian Kilmeade Show," Costello expressed his belief that the case is "dead on arrival" and should never have been brought.

Speculation has emerged that Trump's defense team may call Costello to the witness stand to highlight Cohen's credibility issues. However, Costello emphasized that the decision is ultimately up to the Trump team, who will make the best decision based on their assessment of the jury.

Costello was released from his attorney-client confidentiality agreement with Cohen, allowing him to discuss the case publicly. In an appearance on "America's Newsroom," Costello stated that the Manhattan District Attorney's team resisted exculpatory information he provided to the grand jury.

Costello detailed his April 2018 meeting with Cohen, where Cohen confided in him about his suicidal thoughts due to impending legal troubles. Costello repeatedly urged Cohen to cooperate if he had any truthful information on Trump, but Cohen adamantly denied having any such evidence.

Regarding the Stormy Daniels NDA, Costello said that Cohen explicitly stated that it was his idea to handle the matter himself after being contacted by Daniels' lawyer. Cohen believed the allegations were false but wanted to avoid embarrassment for Melania Trump.

Costello expressed concerns about the objectivity of some jurors, suggesting that they may suffer from "Trump derangement syndrome." He noted that jurors may have made facial gestures or exhibited other non-verbal cues during the trial, which could indicate their leanings.

Costello emphasized that he is not the ideal individual to assess the jurors' sentiments, as he has not observed the trial firsthand. He stated that the Trump team is better positioned to make the decision of whether or not to call him as a witness.

Costello's statements add to the ongoing debate surrounding the strength of the prosecution's case against Trump. While the defense maintains that the charges are baseless and politically motivated, the prosecution claims to have ample evidence of financial improprieties.

The trial, which began on October 24, is expected to continue for several weeks. The outcome of the trial could have significant ramifications for Trump, who has repeatedly denied wrongdoing and vowed to clear his name.