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David Smith in Washington

New York DA revives investigation into Trump’s hush money payments to Stormy Daniels

The renewed investigation into payments made by Michael Cohen, left, and reimbursed by Donald Trump increase the legal jeopardy facing the former president.
The renewed investigation into payments made by Michael Cohen, left, and reimbursed by Donald Trump increase the ex-president’s legal jeopardy. Photograph: Jonathan Ernst/Reuters

Prosecutors are to present a grand jury with evidence about hush money payments made by Donald Trump, the former US president, to adult film actor and producer Stormy Daniels during the 2016 election campaign, it was reported on Monday.

The surprise move by Alvin Bragg, the Manhattan district attorney in New York, revives a long-running investigation that appeared to be drifting and raises the threat of criminal charges, adding to Trump’s already daunting legal troubles.

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