Stormy Daniels Lawyer Denies Payment Was ‘Hush Money’ in Trump Trial

A lawyer who was involved in the negotiations pushed back on prosecutors’ claims on May 2.
Stormy Daniels Lawyer Denies Payment Was ‘Hush Money’ in Trump Trial
Former President Donald Trump appears in court during his trial for allegedly covering up "hush money" payments at Manhattan Criminal Court on May 2, 2024 in New York City. Jeenah Moon-Pool/Getty Images
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A lawyer who was involved in the negotiations for agreements between former President Donald Trump and two women pushed back on prosecutors’ claims that it was a “hush-money” payment during a court appearance on May 2.

Keith Davidson, who negotiated agreements related to adult performer Stephanie Clifford, also known as Stormy Daniels, and model Karen McDougal, disputed Manhattan prosecutor Joshua Steinglass’s language.

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