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Manhattan prosecutors claim to hold a recorded phone call between Michael Cohen and Donald Trump that will substantiate their allegation of a criminal conspiracy to silence accusers in the 2016 election. Karen McDougal received $150,000 for her account of an alleged affair with Trump, a move allegedly known and desired by Trump to prevent damage to his election prospects. The phone call demonstrates the involvement of Cohen and former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker as intermediaries in a scheme to suppress potentially damaging stories.

Former President Donald Trump is facing a criminal trial in New York over allegations that he orchestrated a scheme to conceal payments made to porn star Stormy Daniels during the 2016 presidential campaign. Prosecutors claim Trump lied to cover up the hush money payments, which were made to prevent Daniels from speaking publicly about an alleged sexual encounter with Trump. Trump’s defense lawyers deny the allegations, calling the case politically motivated.

Former US President Donald Trump faces criminal charges for allegedly falsifying business records to pay hush money to porn star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. This is the first time a former president has faced criminal charges. The trial, which began on Monday, is expected to last six to eight weeks and could see Trump sentenced to jail time, although a fine or probation is more likely. The case poses substantial risks to Trump, who is considering a 2024 White House bid.

In the ongoing criminal trial against former President Donald Trump, prosecutors have accused him of orchestrating a “criminal conspiracy” to corrupt the 2016 election by falsifying business records to cover up hush money payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels. The prosecution alleges that Trump engaged in a scheme with former American Media CEO David Pecker to “catch and kill” negative stories about him during the campaign, which included payments to Daniels and model Karen McDougal to silence their allegations of affairs. Trump’s attorney has denied the allegations, claiming his client is “cloaked in innocence.” The trial is expected to last approximately six weeks.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s hush money trial is set to begin with opening statements and witness testimony on Monday. Prosecutors are expected to call David Pecker, the former CEO of National Enquirer publisher American Media, as their first witness. Trump is accused of 34 counts of falsifying business records to conceal hush money payments made to porn star Stormy Daniels and former Playboy model Karen McDougal to influence the 2016 election. Trump’s attorneys have attempted to delay or dismiss the trial, but a full jury has been seated and the appeals court has rejected a last-minute effort to pause the case.