Attorneys for Daniels and McDougal Offer Details of Deals at Trump Trial
Key Points
Attorneys for Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal provided details of the deals they negotiated with Michael Cohen in testimony at the trial of Donald Trump’s former lawyer on Tuesday.
Daniels’ attorney, Michael Avenatti, testified that he negotiated a $130,000 payment to Daniels in exchange for her silence about an alleged affair with Trump.
McDougal’s attorney, Keith Davidson, testified that he negotiated a $150,000 payment to McDougal in exchange for her silence about an alleged affair with Trump.
Both attorneys testified that they believed the payments were hush money intended to prevent the women from speaking about their alleged affairs with Trump during the 2016 presidential election.
Cohen has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him. His attorneys have argued that the payments were not hush money, but rather were legitimate business transactions.
The testimony of Daniels’ and McDougal’s attorneys is a key part of the prosecution’s case against Cohen. If the jury believes that the payments were hush money, it could convict Cohen of campaign finance violations.
Conclusion
The trial is expected to continue for several weeks. The outcome of the trial could have a significant impact on the Trump presidency.
If Cohen is convicted, it could lead to further legal troubles for Trump and his associates.
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Dr. R. Hamilton
