Stormy Daniels He was the focus of the media during the trial against Donald Trump. The former president faces accusations that she was paid more than $130,000 in so-called hush money in exchange for silence about a previous sexual relationship before the 2016 presidential election.
The payment is the most controversial of the damages appearing in the current indictment against Trump. Since the information leaked, after Trump became president, Daniels has spoken several times in less flattering terms about the former president. She has accused him of defamation, alleging that he described her claims of an affair as a hoax.
There are no intimate details
And when she is now about to testify at the trial, which officially concerns accounting irregularities, the interest is enormous. But those waiting for intimate details about Trump will be disappointed.
– The judge said: – We don't need to hear any details Juan Merchan To the lawyers of both parties before the hearing.
On Tuesday, the defense appealed the decision to allow Stormy Daniels to testify, citing a lack of credibility. However, Attorney General Susan Hoffinger confirmed that testimony would focus on how Daniels “ended up in a sexual relationship” with Trump.
-It won't contain details about genitals or anything like that, as promised.
Donald Trump outside the courtroom in New York.
Long way to go
The trial is in its fourth week, and there are still many witnesses, long interrogations, and possible outcomes. So far, Donald Trump has been fined a total of $10,000 for repeated violations of the speech ban he imposed during the trial.
Judge Merchan on Monday raised the possibility of imprisonment for Trump in the event of further violations.
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