David Pecker testifies he bought McDougal story so it did not ‘hurt Trump campaign’ – live | Donald Trump trials

Pecker testifies he bought McDougal story so it did not ‘hurt Trump campaign’Lauren ArataniWhen asked why AMI paid Karen McDougal, David Pecker paused for a few second.
We purchased the story so it wouldn’t be published by any other organization.
When asked to clarify, Pecker said, reiterated:
We didn’t want this story to embarrass Mr Trump or embarrass or hurt the campaign” – ‘we’ being ‘myself and Michael Cohen.’
ShareKey eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this featureSam LevineDavid Pecker is back on the stand.Pecker is describing a phone call…