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Pecker Denies Mention Of Trump Reimbursement In Mcdougal Contract

Trump Organization trial in New York State Supreme Court in New York

During a recent court session, key testimony was provided regarding the review of a contract between American Media Inc. and Karen McDougal. The testimony revealed that an election law attorney billed the company for 30 minutes of work to review the contract, which did not contain any references to Trump reimbursing Michael Cohen, discussions at Trump Tower, or the word 'campaign'.

When questioned about these specific details, the witness repeatedly stated that they were not included in the contract. The absence of such information in the reviewed contract was highlighted by the questioning attorney, emphasizing that crucial elements related to the hush money case were not present.

It is important to note that the contract in question pertains to Karen McDougal and is distinct from the Stormy Daniels agreement that is central to the ongoing legal proceedings. Prosecutors have utilized the payments outlined in these contracts as evidence of schemes aimed at safeguarding Trump's electoral prospects, despite his denial of any involvement in affairs with McDougal and Daniels.

As the courtroom drama unfolds, every juror is closely following the line of questioning, which sheds light on the intricacies of the contracts and their potential implications. The testimony provided by the witness regarding the absence of key details in the McDougal contract underscores the complexity of the legal proceedings and the significance of scrutinizing the finer points of the agreements involved.

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