Stormy Daniels Testifies In Trump’s Hush Money Trial
In 2016, Daniels agreed to refrain from disclosing her story in exchange for $130,000 which was paid to her through Trump's then attorney, Michael Cohen.
Stormy Daniels testified Tuesday in Donald Trump’s hush money trial.
The adult film star testified she met Trump at a celebrity golf tournament in Nevada. That is where he allegedly invited her to his hotel suite with intentions to talk business.
The pair allegedly spoke for two hours before a sexual encounter occurred. Daniels’ description of the incident included lurid details, some of which Judge Merchan said would have been better left unsaid.
During cross examination, Trump’s lawyers accused Daniels of fabricating aspects of her story and questioned if she had financial motive coming forward. She claimed she delayed speaking up over concerns for her safety.
In 2016, Daniels agreed to refrain from disclosing her story in exchange for $130,000 which was paid to her through Trump’s then attorney, Michael Cohen.
Trump is now charged with 34 counts of falsifying business records stemming from those reimbursements to Cohen. His defense attorneys have argued the money was to cover Cohen’s legal fees.
Trump has pleaded not guilty to all charges and denies any sexual encounter with Daniels.