David Pecker, the former CEO of American Media Inc., took the stand on Thursday in the ongoing legal proceedings involving former President Trump. Pecker revealed that he had purchased stories about various high-profile individuals, including professional golfer Tiger Woods and former Obama chief of staff Rahm Emanuel.
Pecker's testimony shed light on his involvement in what prosecutors allege was a 'catch and kill' scheme orchestrated to protect Trump's image before the 2016 election. He admitted to purchasing negative stories about Trump, such as those involving adult film actress Stormy Daniels and Playboy model Karen McDougal, with the intention of not publishing them.
