Even though #Pecker knew the story was false, he paid $30k for it. He previously testified that he thought it would have been an embarrassment to the #TrumpCampaign. But #Bove is trying to get Pecker to agree that he instead paid for the story to avoid losing it to another publication.
Aside - Even when #Trump tried to run for president in 2012, Pecker advanced his #birther #conspiracy against Barack #Obama.
#criminal #law #TrumpTrial #CatchAndKill #ElectionInterference #HushMoney