Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen testifies at hush-money trial | BBC News

Donald Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen is testifying at a New York court in the ex-president's historic hush-money trial. Mr Cohen alleges that the former president told him to be prepared for "a lot of women" who could come forward when he entered the presidential race. It's alleged that Mr Cohen paid adult film star Stormy Daniels $130,000 (£104,300) to stay quiet about claims that she and Mr Trump had sex in 2006. Mr Trump is accused of trying to cover up the payments he made to reimburse Mr Cohen by fraudulently recording them in his business records. Mr Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records to conceal the payment and denies any sexual encounter with Stormy Daniels. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #DonaldTrump #MichaelCohen #BBCNews