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NEW DELHI: In a noteworthy session at
Manhattan Supreme Court
on Tuesday, Stormy Daniels gave a detailed and animated account of her alleged affair with former President Donald Trump, leading to moments of levity among the jurors. The judge overseeing the case,
Justice Juan Merchan
, had to remind prosecutors about the excessive detail Daniels was going into, which he deemed unnecessary.
Daniels' testimony included vivid descriptions of a 2006 encounter with Trump at a Lake Tahoe hotel suite, where she humorously recounted an incident of spanking Trump with a magazine bearing his face. This part of her testimony, despite its salacious nature, drew smirks from the jury, though they managed to keep their composure when Daniels described the sexual act itself.
Wearing a black kimono-like garment, Daniels spoke quickly and with gestures, visibly frustrating Trump, who was present in the courtroom. Her revelations about their night together painted a picture of a brief and regretful encounter, which she was encouraged to pursue by her publicist for the sake of an interesting story.
The former adult film actress also touched on sensitive topics such as Trump's disregard for his then-recent marriage to
Melania Trump
, claiming he assured her not to worry about his wife as they did not share the same bedroom. These comments prompted visible reactions from Trump, including head shakes and discussions with his defense attorney, Susan Necheles.
This high-profile trial, centered on accusations that Trump arranged a hush-money payment to Daniels to prevent her from disclosing their affair during the 2016 presidential campaign, continues to draw significant media attention and public scrutiny. Trump has vehemently denied the allegations, dismissing the case as a politically motivated witch hunt.
As the trial progresses, it remains to be seen how the detailed and controversial testimonies, like that of Daniels, will influence the jury's perspective and the final outcome of the case.
