Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Top News
Top News
Politics

Michael Cohen Testifies He Included Punitive Damages Clause Against Stormy Daniels

Michael Cohen departs home to testify in Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York

During his recent testimony, Michael Cohen revealed that it was his own idea to include a punitive damages clause in the agreement with Stormy Daniels. This clause was designed to penalize Daniels if she violated the terms of the agreement, specifically to prevent her from speaking out about her alleged affair with Donald Trump.

Cohen stated that the punitive damages clause was included to ensure that Daniels remained silent and did not disclose any information that could be damaging to Trump. This revelation sheds light on the lengths to which Cohen and others went to keep the alleged affair under wraps.

The agreement between Daniels and Trump has been the subject of much controversy and legal battles since it was first revealed. Daniels has claimed that she was paid hush money to keep quiet about the affair, while Trump has denied any wrongdoing.

The clause aimed to penalize Daniels for violating the agreement terms.
Cohen's testimony revealed he proposed the punitive damages clause in the agreement.
It was designed to keep Daniels silent about the alleged affair with Trump.

Cohen's testimony provides further insight into the motivations behind the agreement and the efforts made to enforce it. The inclusion of a punitive damages clause highlights the seriousness with which those involved viewed the potential consequences of Daniels speaking out.

As the legal battles surrounding the agreement continue, Cohen's testimony adds another layer of complexity to the situation. The revelation that he was the one who proposed the punitive damages clause raises questions about his role in the agreement and his motivations for including such a provision.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.