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Civil Litigation

Apr. 17, 2018

Stay in Daniels’ suit against Trump’s lawyer might hurt her case

A New York criminal investigation targeting President Donald J. Trump's personal attorney will likely be a thorn in the side of the plaintiff in a civil case against the president in California, attorneys say. But facts turned up in the investigation could prove to be a boon to the case in the long run.

Stay in Daniels’ suit against Trump’s lawyer might hurt her case
Cohen, President Donald Trump's longtime personal lawyer, arrives at a federal courthouse in New York on Monday. A stay in Stormy Daniels' suit against Cohen may help the defendant, at least in the short term, lawyers said.

A New York criminal investigation targeting President Donald J. Trump's personal attorney will likely be a thorn in the side of the plaintiff in a civil case against the president in California, attorneys say. But facts turned up in the investigation could prove to be a boon to the case in the long run.

Trump attorney Michael Cohen seeks a reprieve in the lawsuit brought by Stephanie Clifford, also known as Stormy Daniels, in respons...

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