Stormy Daniels alleges she had an affair with former President Trump in 2006 and received $130,000 in hush money before the 2016 election. The trial focuses on Trump's ex-lawyer, Michael Cohen, who claims Trump directed the payment, while prosecutors argue Trump falsified records to conceal a $420,000 reimbursement to Cohen. They allege Trump illegally influenced the 2016 election by silencing damaging narratives about his personal life. The defense contends no crime occurred and aims to cast doubt on the prosecution's case, citing unreliable witnesses like Cohen and Daniels. If convicted, Trump could face felony charges among the 34 brought against him.
Bulletin Brief
Stormy Daniels hush money payment (BBC)
Cohen’s role in falsified business records (Reuters)
The prosecution argues election interference, falsified documents (AP, WP, CBS)
The defense says no illegal activity, cites unreliable witnesses (NBC, NPR, ABC)
