Is Donald Trump in deep legal trouble over the Michael Cohen tapes? Let’s ask John Edwards

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John Edwards was refused membership at two pistol shooting clubs

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A look at the legal issues surrounding payment to porn star

In her widely watched "60 Minutes" interview, porn star Stormy Daniels explained why she accepted a $130,000 payment she says was intended to keep her silent about her sexual encounter with Donald Trump in 2006. Trump has denied the affair, through his representatives.

CNN legal analyst Laura Coates explains why Stormy Daniels claims…

Porn star Stormy Daniels claims she had an "intimate relationship" with Donald Trump in 2006 and 2007 GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP/File / MANDEL NGAN, Ethan Miller While the court of public opinion may be what President Donald Trump cares about, there are legal ramifications of the so-called deal that was made between adult film star Stormy Daniels and an LLC set up by lawyer Michael Cohen. CNN's Chris Cuomo began by saying "there are such bigger things to worry about," when it came to Trump and the deal with Daniels.

Trump Didna t Pay Porn Star Hush Money a ” Because He Stiffed His Own…

It appears President Trump may have dodged the consequences of one shady habit, conducting extramarital affairs, by indulging in another unscrupulous habit: refusing to pay his employees. Last month Michael Cohen, President Trump's longtime personal lawyer, released a statement that seemed to suggest he paid Stephanie Clifford - a.k.a. Stormy Daniels, the porn star who claimed she had an affair with Trump - $130,000 of his own money right before the 2016 election.

Days before election, Daniels threatened to cancel deal to keep alleged affair with Trump secret

The 2016 election was less than a month away, and Donald Trump's attorney had blown the deadline for paying Stormy Daniels to keep quiet about her alleged affair with the future president. In an Oct. 17 email, an attorney for Daniels - a porn star whose real name is Stephanie Clifford - threatened to cancel the nondisclosure agreement by the end of the day.

Porn star who alleged Trump affair: I can now tell my story NEW

Stormy Daniels, the porn star whom Donald Trump's attorney acknowledges paying $130,000 just before Election Day, believes she is now free to discuss an alleged sexual encounter with the man who is now president, her manager told the Associated Press on Wednesday. At the same time, developments in the bizarre case are fueling questions about whether such a payment could violate federal campaign finance laws.

The Year of Whatevs: Why Trump Fatigue Makes 2018 So Dangerous

"Most folks in the anti-Trump movement are focused on the one place where they can and should be focused, on the midterm elections in November . Many of us share that not unrealistic hope - that a new Congress can locate its backbone in January 2019 and start to turn this wayward aircraft carrier around," Bunch writes.

Experts: Feds unlikely to pursue alleged Trump lawyer payments to ex-porn star Stormy Daniels

A presidential candidate is accused of arranging hush money to conceal a mistress in a sensational story ripped straight from the tabloids. Six years ago, federal prosecutors put two-time Democratic presidential contender John Edwards on trial for just that and ended up failing to convict the North Carolina politician.

Ex-Trump staffers confirm they have a son, but offer different accounts

Jason Miller and A.J. Delgado on Wednesday confirmed the birth of their son, but the former campaign staffers to President Trump offered differing accounts of their relationship to a New York tabloid and on Twitter. Miller, who was named White House communications director during the presidential transition - and who is married to another woman - confirmed the birth of son William to the New York Post, which reported that the child was a result of a campaign fling with Delgado.

Yobs go on wrecking spree at Stafford allotments

YOBS went on a wrecking rampage at four allotment sites in Stafford stealing tools, smashing a disabled toilet, breaking windows and trashing sheds. Cotonfields, St George's Road, Holmcroft and Rising Brook were all targeted by thugs over night on Saturday, with drawers turned out, CCTV destroyed and even coffee grinds tipped all over the place.

Tweets from one Trump adviser add intrigue to the resignation of another

In this Nov. 29, 2016 photo, Jason Miller waves to reporters in the lobby of Trump Tower in New York. After being named Trump's communications director, Miller unexpectedly announced Christmas Eve that the job would be too demanding and he wanted to focus on his family.

Donald Trump says his decision to shut down his charity foundation…

Melania Trump wears a VERY short dress to church for midnight mass in Florida - as the congregation goes wild for The Donald 'Congratulations to the baby daddy!': Trump's married communications director quits just two days after being appointed as female staffer hints in series of tweets that he has been involved in a 'John Edwards' style sex scandal Donald Trump says his decision to shut down his charity foundation is to avoid 'any conflict with the role of president' - but he won't be able to legally end it while it remains under investigation What the Democrats don't want you to know: Party lost more than 1,030 seats in state legislatures, governor's mansions and Congress during Barack Obama's presidency Look who got candy canes for Christmas! Prince George and Princess Charlotte enjoy their sweet treat as their parents take them to the church in Kate's home village - where Pippa is ... (more)

John P. Edwards – ” Vietnam Combat Veteran – ” Newhall Resident

As I sat talking with John Edwards at Valencia's Corner Bakery recently, it dawned on me that I was speaking with a true American hero right here in our midst. John, an Army brat and his three brothers, grew up on various U.S. Army bases around the country, and the world for that matter.