state's evidence

They could, however, provide his defence with a glimpse into the state's evidence against him.

Looking reminiscent of John Gotti’s underboss, Salvatore “Sammy the Bull” Gravano, turning state’s evidence against “The Dapper Don” and taking down boss of the Gambino crime family in New York City in 1992 is Donald Trump’s “fixer,” Michael Cohen, flipping on another so-called Teflon Don.

The state's evidence will get stronger with each passing plea as more and more insiders share information with the state and admit wrongdoing.

The trial of Chesebro and Powell could provide more fodder for fundraising, while allowing Trump to hear the state's evidence in the Georgia case, including testimony from the more than 180 witnesses prosecutors say they will call.

Dozens of lower-level Mafia bosses and foot soldiers did turn state’s evidence following a crackdown on the Sicilian syndicate sparked by the assassinations of Falcone and Borsellino, bombings that also killed Falcone’s wife and several police bodyguards.