Stormy Daniels Scheduled to Give Testimony at Donald Trump’s New York Trial on Tuesday
Donald Trump is back at his New York criminal trial facing potential jail time for violating an additional gag order, with prosecutors preparing to call prominent witnesses, including adult film actress Stormy Daniels.
Stormy Daniels, also known as Stephanie Clifford, is expected to testify in the trial on Tuesday, according to her lawyer, Clark Brewster.
Trump expressed frustration at not being given more notice about the witness due to appear on Tuesday.
In the final weeks of Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign, his former lawyer, Michael Cohen, paid Daniels $130,000 to keep quiet about an alleged sexual encounter with Trump. Trump denies the encounter took place.
Daniels’ testimony is highly anticipated in the trial, marking a significant moment legally and politically. Her account of an alleged encounter with Trump adds to the dramatic elements of the case.
Cohen’s payment to Daniels was part of efforts to prevent damaging information from surfacing during the campaign. The trial also explores the reimbursement process for such payments and how they were recorded.
Witnesses in the trial provided insight into how payments were made and categorized, shedding light on alleged legal violations.
The trial continues to unravel the complex financial transactions and interactions that occurred during Trump’s campaign, painting a picture of potential legal misconduct.
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