Porn star Daniels liable to pay $ 20mn, for violating agreement
Los Angeles: Donald Trump’s lawyer claims porn actress Stormy Daniels is liable for at least $ 20 million for violating a nondisclosure agreement she says prevents her from discussing an affair with the president, according to a Friday court filing. A lawyer for Michael Cohen’s Essential Consultants limited liability company — which paid Daniels $ 130,000 under the agreement — made the filing, which said that Daniels violated the deal “at least” 20 times.
“The Settlement Agreement provides for liquidated damages of one million dollars ($ 1,000,000) per instance of breach,” the court filing says. Daniels signed the agreement pertaining to an alleged affair a decade earlier shortly before the 2016 election, leading to allegations that the payment amounted to an illicit contribution to Trump’s campaign. Lawyer Michael Avenatti filed a lawsuit on behalf of Daniels — whose real name Stephanie Clifford — earlier this month seeking to toss out the confidential settlement. The suit alleged that Daniels began an “intimate relationship” with Trump in the summer of 2006 that continued well into 2007. Los Angeles: Porn actress Stormy Daniels has been threatened with physical harm, her attorney said Friday. Clifford’s attorney, Michael Avenatti, told The Associated Press his client had been “physically threatened,” but he didn’t provide details.
He would not comment on whether the threats came from anyone tied to the president, the Trump campaign or the Trump Organisation. She will discuss the threats during a segment on CBS’ 60 Minutes. — AP