Former American Media Inc. (AMI) CEO David Pecker testified in court regarding an agreement between former President Trump and Stormy Daniels, where Daniels would have to pay a $1 million penalty every time she mentioned Trump's name. Pecker presented evidence, including a Wall Street Journal article from Jan. 12, 2018, showing that Michael Cohen had paid Daniels to remain silent. The purpose of presenting this evidence was to establish the date of the article, not its content.
In March 2018, Pecker recalled a conversation with Trump following an interview between Karen McDougal and Anderson Cooper. Trump expressed displeasure that McDougal had given an interview despite their agreement. Pecker mentioned another call involving Trump, Hope Hicks, and Sarah Huckabee Sanders, where Trump initially disagreed with Pecker's decision to extend McDougal's contract but later allowed him to proceed.
McDougal filed a lawsuit against AMI in March 2018 seeking release from the non-disclosure agreement (NDA). The lawsuit was eventually settled, with Pecker informing Cohen that he intended to return McDougal's rights and sell back the contract due to her dissatisfaction. Pecker also mentioned Trump's reaction to an interview between Anderson Cooper and Stormy Daniels, where Trump reminded Pecker of their agreement that Daniels could not mention his name, imposing a $1 million penalty for each breach.
Overall, Pecker's testimony shed light on the intricate agreements and interactions between Trump, Daniels, McDougal, and AMI, highlighting the complexities surrounding NDAs and confidentiality clauses in high-profile cases.
