Former President Accused of Illegal Conspiracy
The former president Trump is in trouble for allegedly trying to cheat in the 2016 election and hiding bad news. This included paying adult film star Stormy Daniels (whose real name is Stephanie Clifford) $130,000 to keep quiet about an affair. The former president says the affair never happened.
The Payment and Its Consequences
Stormy Daniels got the money just before the 2016 election. Prosecutors think the former president tried to make the payment look legal and faked business records many times to help his campaign. He’s accused of falsifying business records 34 times and has said he’s not guilty.
Why Stormy Daniels Took the Money
In a recent documentary, Stormy Daniels said she took the money to keep her one-night encounter with the former president in 2006 a secret. She wanted to protect her husband and daughter.
The Trial
The former president’s lawyers tried to stop Stormy Daniels from testifying and wanted the trial delayed or dismissed. However, the judge didn’t agree, but did delay the trial for other reasons.
David Pecker’s Testimony Continues
David Pecker has spent a total of five hours and nine minutes testifying so far. He began on Monday, testifying for 22 minutes, and continued on Tuesday for two hours and 11 minutes. Today, he has been on the witness stand for two hours and 36 minutes.
More Testimony to Come
After the lunch break, Pecker will resume his testimony. Lawyers from both sides expect that his questioning and cross-examination will likely extend beyond today, meaning his testimony is not yet complete.
