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Sep. 12, 2018

Trump seeks to make actress’ lawsuit moot

The adult film actress, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, filed a lawsuit contending she was paid $130,000 as part of a non-disclosure agreement with Trump that wasn't just unenforceable, but also illegal.

Trump seeks to make actress’ lawsuit moot
U.S. District Judge S. James Otero of the Central District is presiding over a porn actress' lawsuit against President Donald J. Trump.

Agreeing with an opponent's primary contention seems like a novel legal strategy, but it just might be enough to get Stormy Daniels' contract dispute with President Donald J. Trump dismissed.

The adult film actress, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, filed a lawsuit contending she was paid $130,000 as part of a non-disclosure agreement with Trump that wasn't just unenforceable, but also illegal as it violated election law and sup...

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