WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has formally disclosed that he reimbursed his personal attorney more than $100,000 last year, apparently in connection with the payment of hush money to a porn star, government records show. Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, claims she had a tryst with Trump in 2006 while he was married. "Mr. Cohen sought reimbursement of those expenses and Mr. Trump fully reimbursed Mr. Cohen in 2017," it said. The president's lawyer, meanwhile, finds himself under investigation by federal prosecutors who seized reams of evidence in raids on his home and office last month but have not revealed what crimes he may have committed. The Washington Post reported that Cohen is under investigation for possible bank fraud, wire fraud and campaign finance violations.

Source: Bangkok Post May 17, 2018 05:48 UTC