During a recent court hearing, Trump attorney Susan Necheles presented Stormy Daniels with a document in an attempt to refresh her memory. Necheles questioned Daniels about a statement she allegedly made to a Slate reporter regarding payment for her silence.
Necheles asked Daniels if it was accurate that she had expressed a desire to be compensated for her story as an 'alternative to being paid' for her silence. In response, Daniels stated, 'I don’t remember saying that exactly, no.'
This exchange took place as part of the ongoing legal battle between Stormy Daniels and former President Donald Trump. Daniels, an adult film actress, has been embroiled in a lawsuit with Trump over a nondisclosure agreement related to an alleged affair between the two.
The case has garnered significant media attention and has raised questions about the legality of hush money payments in exchange for silence. Daniels has been vocal about her experiences and has sought to invalidate the nondisclosure agreement, claiming that it was signed under duress.
Necheles' line of questioning aimed to establish the nature of Daniels' intentions regarding payment for her silence. The document presented to Daniels was intended to prompt her recollection of the conversation with the Slate reporter.
As the legal proceedings continue, both parties are expected to present further evidence and testimony to support their respective claims. The outcome of the case could have far-reaching implications for the use of nondisclosure agreements in high-profile legal disputes.