Ex-National Enquirer publisher David Pecker’s testimony Thursday in Donald Trump’s hush money trial in New York included references to adult-film actress Stormy Daniels and deals to quash potentially embarrassing stories about Trump ahead of the 2016 presidential election.
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End of carouselThe trial is not being televised. The Washington Post has reporters in the courtroom and media overflow room who are posting live updates.
Prosecutors say Trump has violated a gag order imposed by New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan, who is overseeing the case. Trump’s attorneys deny that he violated the order. Merchan held a hearing Tuesday on the issue but has not ruled yet.
Trump faces 34 counts of falsifying business records related to his reimbursement of longtime lawyer Michael Cohen for a hush money payment to Daniels, who alleged that she had a sexual encounter with Trump years before he sought the presidency. Trump has pleaded not guilty.
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End of carouselThe trial is not being televised. The Washington Post has reporters in the courtroom and media overflow room who are posting live updates.
Prosecutors say Trump has violated a gag order imposed by New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan, who is overseeing the case. Trump’s attorneys deny that he violated the order. Merchan held a hearing Tuesday on the issue but has not ruled yet.
Trump faces 34 counts of falsifying business records related to his reimbursement of longtime lawyer Michael Cohen for a hush money payment to Daniels, who alleged that she had a sexual encounter with Trump years before he sought the presidency. Trump has pleaded not guilty.
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