Prosecutors in the Donald Trump hush money trial in New York have presented detailed evidence, including emails and bank records, alleging Trump falsified business records linked to hush money payments.

Witness Keith Davidson, a former lawyer, testified that the Access Hollywood tape incident prompted Trump to seek control over Stormy Daniels' story, suggesting a motive tied to the 2016 election.

The prosecution's evidence includes text message exchanges between Davidson and the National Enquirer's editor, reinforcing the theory that the hush money was part of an election-related conspiracy.

The judge issued a $9,000 fine to Trump for violating a gag order, cautioning that future breaches could lead to jail time, and also considered the potential for exempting Cohen from the gag order if he ceases to provoke Trump on social media.

The ongoing trial underscores the role of both witness testimony and documentary evidence in the prosecution's effort to establish guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

The trial is expected to continue on Thursday, with implications for additional consequences for Trump and possible exemptions for Cohen's conduct on social media.

A separate but related matter is under consideration by the US Supreme Court regarding presidential immunity for actions taken while in office.