The president's personal lawyer at the time, Michael Cohen, paid $130,000 to Daniels, who filed the suit under her legal name Stephanie Clifford. After Trump's election, Daniels sued to void the agreement.
The order in Superior Count in Los Angeles determined Daniels won her lawsuit against Trump over the agreement that was signed 11 days before the 2016 presidential election. As a part of that deal, the losing party would pay the lawyers fees.
Meanwhile, Cohen pleaded guilty to campaign finance charges and lying to Congress, among other crimes, and was sentenced to three years in prison in 2018. The Associated Press.
Michael Avenatti, the attorney representing adult film star Stormy Daniels, appeared on Morning Joe this morning ostensibly to discuss his client’s upcoming 60 Minutes interview as well as reports that he had been in contact with other women who have alleged having had consensual affairs with President Trump in the past.
Michael Avenatti, the attorney representing adult film star Stormy Daniels, appeared on Morning Joe this morning ostensibly to discuss his client’s upcoming 60 Minutes interview as well as reports that he had been in contact with other women who have alleged having had consensual affairs with President Trump in the past.