During a recent court session, prosecutors introduced a February 2018 letter addressed to the Federal Election Commission as evidence. The letter, written by Michael Cohen's lawyer in response to an FEC complaint, sheds light on a payment made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels.
In the letter, Cohen's lawyer stated that in a private transaction in 2016, prior to the U.S. presidential election, Cohen used his personal funds to facilitate a payment of $130,000 to Ms. Stephanie Clifford, known professionally as Stormy Daniels. The letter explicitly mentioned that neither the Trump Organization nor the Trump campaign were involved in the transaction with Ms. Clifford. Furthermore, it emphasized that neither entity reimbursed Cohen for the payment, either directly or indirectly.
This revelation raises questions about the nature of the payment and its potential implications. The letter suggests that Cohen acted independently in arranging the payment to Ms. Clifford, without the involvement or knowledge of the Trump Organization or the Trump campaign. The absence of reimbursement from these entities further underscores the personal nature of the transaction.
As the court proceedings continue, this new evidence is likely to be a focal point in the case. The details provided in the letter offer insight into the circumstances surrounding the payment to Stormy Daniels and may have broader legal ramifications. The implications of this revelation remain to be seen as the case unfolds.
