Robert Costello to Testify Before Grand Jury in Investigation of Trump’s Alleged Involvement in Hush Money Payments

Robert Costello, a lawyer allied with former President Donald Trump, is expected to testify on Monday before a New York grand jury. This comes after Trump said he expected to face criminal charges and urged supporters to protest his possible arrest.

The Manhattan district attorney’s office has asked Costello to appear after he said he had information raising questions about the credibility of Michael Cohen, a key witness in the investigation. The source of this information is anonymous and the proceedings are kept secret.

The testimony of Costello will give Trump an indirect opportunity to make a case that he shouldn’t face criminal charges over hush money paid during his 2016 campaign. It is speculated that Trump’s unhinged reference to his being “arrested” on Tuesday is based on what Alvin Bragg’s office has told his lawyers.

CNN has reported that Costello, a one time legal advisor to Michael Cohen, has been designated by Trump’s lawyers to testify to the Manhattan grand jury about Cohen’s credibility on Monday. This is the source of the “leak” and the information is accurate.

The testimony of Costello will be closely watched as it could have a major impact on the investigation into Trump’s alleged involvement in the hush money payments. It remains to be seen what the outcome of the testimony will be.