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Keith Davidson, who also represented Karen McDougal, gave colorful testimony about how agreements came together in 2016The lawyer who negotiated hush-money deals on behalf of two women alleged to have had affairs with Donald Trump is set to continue testifying in Donald Trump’s criminal trial on Thursday in Manhattan.Keith Davidson has already given colorful testimony about how deals to pay Karen McDougal and Stormy...

Jury of seven men and five women to weigh testimony related to $130,000 payment from ex-fixer Michael Cohen to Stormy Daniels Donald Trump’s Manhattan criminal trial in his hush-money case starts in earnest Monday morning with opening statements that mark a momentous day in US history.Trump is the first American president, former or sitting, to face a criminal trial and the proceedings also play...

From Michael Cohen to Stormy Daniels, these are the people likely to play key roles in the landmark trialThe start of jury selection in Donald Trump’s hush-money case marks the first time that a former president has stood trial on criminal charges. Here’s a look at some of the people who are likely to play a key role in the case. Continue reading...