Cohen recounts effort to kill doorman story
Michael Cohen told jurors that he kept Donald Trump in the loop about his effort to kill a false story about Trump having a child out of wedlock, which was shopped by former Trump doorman Dino Sajudin.
"I provided him with all the information," Cohen said about his conversation with Trump.
"He told me to make sure that the story does not get out. You handle it," Trump said according to Cohen. "He asked me to speak to [the two employees] and let them know it was taken care of."
Pecker said he worked with David Pecker and Dylan Howard of the National Enquirer, who purchased the life rights to the story.
"Did you tell them that Mr Trump would be grateful?" Hoffinger asked.
"Absolutely," Cohen said.
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Cohen said he offered feedback on AMI's contract with Sajudin, suggesting they add a $1 million penalty if Sajudin breached the contract.
When Cohen first became aware of Sajudin's claim, Cohen said, "I went to [Trump] immediately to advise him that there was a story -- because it was a negative story for him -- and to get his direction on what he wanted me to do."
Cohen said he shared the news of Sajudin's contract with Trump to keep him in the loop and "in order to get credit for accomplishing the task."
"What was Mr. Trump's reaction when you told him that?" Hoffinger asked.
"That's great," Cohen said Trump responded.