Haitian Gang Leader, Michael Cohen Testifies, Israeli Artillery Strikes Gaza

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🗓️ 13 May 2024

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More than two months after toppling the prime minister of Haiti, gang leaders control most of the country's capital city Port-au-Prince. Michael Cohen will take the stand today to testify in the New York election interference trial of former President Donald Trump. And as Israel expands its attacks in the Gaza Strip, it also marks Memorial Day.

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0:00.0	A prominent gang leader in Haiti speaks about his role in the ongoing
0:07.1	violence in Port of Prince. The government allowed these things to happen.
0:11.2	Why did this former policeman decide to fight the government?
0:14.5	I'm Leila Faulden, that's Michelle Martin, and this is up first from NPR News.
0:18.6	Michael Cohen used to be Donald Trump's personal attorney in fixer.
0:25.0	He testifies today in the New York Election Interference Trial.
0:28.0	He's testified on this before.
0:30.0	It's 130,000.
0:31.0	It's not a lot of money, and we should just do it. So go ahead and do it.
0:35.6	He's lied under oath in the past. Will the jury find him credible?
0:38.8	And a medical worker in Raffa describes conditions as artillery strikes continue.
0:43.3	The flies are everywhere.
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