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Adult film star Stormy Daniels grilled by Trump lawyer in hush money trial

Today is the second day of testimony for adult film star Stormy Daniels. On Tuesday she testified to a nondisclosure agreement and settlement deal with former President Donald Trump.
Stormy Daniels arrives at Manhattan criminal court on May 9 in New York City.
Updated May 9, 2024 at 12:59 PM ET

NEW YORK — Adult film actor Stormy Daniels took the stand for a second day in the criminal trial against Donald Trump on Thursday morning, sparring with his lawyer over her motives for signing the settlement and nondisclosure agreement at the center of the trial.

Trump lawyer Susan Necheles' cross examination turned heated over questions aimed at discrediting Daniels.

For example, Necheles pressed Daniels on her role as an adult film director and screenwriter: "So you

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