In the ongoing hush money trial involving former President Donald Trump, a defense witness faced the threat of removal due to his contemptuous behavior, as revealed in a court transcript. What Happened: Judge Juan Merchan cleared the courtroom of reporters before reprimanding Robert Costello, a former federal prosecutor. Costello’s conduct on the stand, which included muttered comments and continued speaking after objections were upheld, led to the judge’s warning, reported AP News. Costello, who has a significant role in the case due to his contentious relationship with Trump’s ex-lawyer Mich…
