Ex-Playboy model released from deal not to discuss alleged Trump affair

 

Newly-named Playboy Playmate of the Year Karen McDougal poses with Playboy magazine founder and editor in chief Hugh Hefner May 28 at ceremonies held at the Playboy Mansion in Beverly Hills, Ca.The Indiana native will be featured in the July issue of the magazine.

 

(Reuters) - Former Playboy model Karen McDougal reached an agreement on Wednesday with tabloid publisher American Media Inc that will allow her to speak freely about an affair she alleges she had with President Donald Trump, the company said in a statement.

 

McDougal filed suit in California last month seeking to be released from a deal reached in 2016 with AMI, publisher of the National Enquirer, that gave the company exclusive rights to her story in exchange for $150,000.

 

"AMI is pleased that we reached an amicable resolution with Ms. McDougal today that provides both sides what they wanted as a result," the company said in a statement.

 

Representatives for McDougal did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

 

Under the deal, AMI said it would have the right to receive up to $75,000 of any future profits from the sale of her story about the alleged 10-month affair, which she says started in 2006.

 

McDougal will also appear on the September 2018 cover of Men's Journal magazine, which will include a feature-length article about her, the company said.

 

In an interview with CNN that aired last month, McDougal said she was in love with Trump and the affair started not long after his wife, Melania, gave birth to their son, Barron.

 

The White House has said that Trump denies having an affair with McDougal.

 

AMI has said McDougal was permitted to speak about her relationship with Trump in response to "legitimate press inquiries."

 

McDougal had argued in her lawsuit that the agreement was an illegal corporate donation from AMI to the Trump campaign that violated federal election law.

 

American Media head David Pecker has described Trump as a "personal friend."

 

Trump has been engaged in a legal battle with adult-film actress Stormy Daniels, who says she had a one-night stand with Trump in 2006.

 

Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, has sued Trump and his lawyer Michael Cohen to be released from a 2016 agreement not to publicly discuss the alleged sexual encounter in exchange for $130,000.

 

The White House has denied that Trump had sex with Daniels.

 

(Reporting by Eric Beech in Washington; Editing by Peter Cooney)

 

-- © Copyright Reuters 2018-04-19

4 minutes ago, webfact said:

The White House has said that Trump denies having an affair with McDougal.

 

4 minutes ago, webfact said:

The White House has denied that Trump had sex with Daniels.

I remember a time you could (almost) believe statements issued by the White House. Not so sure I believe these two though.

I am sure her story will make interesting reading regardless.

Popcorn and comfy armchair time as yet another of these things unravels

Kennedy and clinton were no angels but this POTUS seems to have climbed new heights of moral turpitude

2 minutes ago, Expatthailover said:

Popcorn and comfy armchair time as yet another of these things unravels

Kennedy and clinton were no angels but this POTUS seems to have climbed new heights of moral turpitude

I dont suppose that you have ever done anything "immoral" have you ?

It makes me laugh sometimes .

Some people live a life of depravity and then point fingers at others for being "immoral"

1 hour ago, sanemax said:

I dont suppose that you have ever done anything "immoral" have you ?

It makes me laugh sometimes .

Some people live a life of depravity and then point fingers at others for being "immoral"

I have. Quite enjoyed feeding my addictions. Never planned on running for public office tho. Even as a teen 40 odd yrs ago I understood the scrutiny and responsibility of public service. If ya run for public office you will feel the heat of righteous indignation for your past foibles. And, unfortunately, 45 has a warehouse full of questionable actions which will come under intense scrutiny by those looking for prosecutable misdeeds. 

 

Lesson learned: don't run for public office, the highest in the nation, if you cannot carry your own baggage.

I personally don't give a toss about the past sex  history of POTUS.

 

I do care a lot about his ease of lying about it.

 

3 minutes ago, mikebike said:

I have. Quite enjoyed feeding my addictions. Never planned on running for public office tho. Even as a teen 40 odd yrs ago I understood the scrutiny and responsibility of public service. If ya run for public office you will feel the heat of righteous indignation for your past foibles. And, unfortunately, 45 has a warehouse full of questionable actions which will come under intense scrutiny by those looking for prosecutable misdeeds. 

 

Lesson learned: don't run for public office, the highest in the nation, if you cannot carry your own baggage.

He has his own personal life .

Many people have double standards .

A while ago , I was sitting in my friends hotel room and he had three scantily clad females running around there and a wife back in the village .

   He was reading the news about a sports star having an affair .

He was quite critical of the sports start , going on about his philandering ways .

I took him to take a look in the mirror

   

7 minutes ago, sanemax said:

He has his own personal life .

Many people have double standards .

A while ago , I was sitting in my friends hotel room and he had three scantily clad females running around there and a wife back in the village .

   He was reading the news about a sports star having an affair .

He was quite critical of the sports start , going on about his philandering ways .

I took him to take a look in the mirror

   

Of course, as you are well aware, personal life rapidly becomes public when you run for high-level office. Is there really anyone out there that does not understand this? All your mistakes become red meat for the opposition.

2 minutes ago, mikebike said:

Of course, as you are well aware, personal life rapidly becomes public when you run for high-level office. Is there really anyone out there that does not understand this? All your mistakes become red meat for the opposition.

But how many guys would refuse a night with a playboy model , if the chance arose?

8 minutes ago, sanemax said:

But how many guys would refuse a night with a playboy model , if the chance arose?

No doubt. Just dont expect it not to come up if you offer yourself as a political candidate of note.

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McDougal filed suit in California last month seeking to be released from a deal reached in 2016 with AMI, publisher of the National Enquirer, that gave the company exclusive rights to her story in exchange for $150,000.

National Enquirer buys and 'kills' story of Trump sex scandal in run-up to election. 

 

The real story here is breach of 'Election Law', be assured AMI are not yet off the hook, but don't let that stop you enjoying the immediate spectacle of Trump squirming as this hits the news.

 

 

3 hours ago, sanemax said:

But how many guys would refuse a night with a playboy model , if the chance arose?

Very many

3 hours ago, mikebike said:

No doubt. Just dont expect it not to come up if you offer yourself as a political candidate of note.

And when it comes up, be a man about it and ‘fess up, instead of being a wuss and lying through your teeth about it

7 hours ago, darksidedog said:

 

I remember a time you could (almost) believe statements issued by the White House. Not so sure I believe these two though.

I am sure her story will make interesting reading regardless.

the story will not be interesting at all I think, just more of the same.
The only interesting thing is how a The Donald degrades himself by using his previous affairs to get additional media coverage.
How low can you go ...
Silly me, I thought that Presidents were chosen on their merits, but if this is his major merit,
the country is in a deeper xhit creek than I thought, and without a paddle in sight.

(yes I know, stock markets did go up.
The underlying momentum of started in 2011 by the way, and flattened out in 2016 / 2017 )

5 hours ago, sanemax said:

But how many guys would refuse a night with a playboy model , if the chance arose?

as for me, it depends on the capability of her brains, not the size of her brains xxxx << stupid Freudian spellchecker >> bo

Edited April 19, 20188 yr by KKr

9 hours ago, darksidedog said:

 

I remember a time you could (almost) believe statements issued by the White House. Not so sure I believe these two though.

I am sure her story will make interesting reading regardless.

 

 

I hope the truth was not that far back in the annals of the USA presidency.

 

 

Another grade A, hooker ?

There only opportunists with a snatch and a makeup case

Once again it is all about the money, nothing to do with the truth.

Name a President with a libido that did not take full advantage of their position to get what they wanted? Anyone in the Bush family does not count. Dont you think that the man will have enough problems with his wife now that it is out? She did not moralise as she got her knickers off did she. She did not refuse the money and say, how dare you, I knew the man was married but I loved him enough not to squeal like the pig I am. She just believes she can get more money for the seedy story because he since became President. Gold diggers.

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8 hours ago, watcharacters said:

I personally don't give a toss about the past sex  history of POTUS.

 

I do care a lot about his ease of lying about it.

 

..he's evolving into his own weapon of mass destruction.

11 minutes ago, Sumarianson said:

Name a President with a libido that did not take full advantage of their position to get what they wanted? Anyone in the Bush family does not count. Dont you think that the man will have enough problems with his wife now that it is out? She did not moralise as she got her knickers off did she. She did not refuse the money and say, how dare you, I knew the man was married but I loved him enough not to squeal like the pig I am. She just believes she can get more money for the seedy story because he since became President. Gold diggers.

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With all due respect, would you please restate your post  while explaining your leanings?

 

Do you feel the lady in question has done wrong and POTUS is in the right?

 

Kindly share your thoughts among friends.

 

13 hours ago, webfact said:

American Media head David Pecker has described Trump as a "personal friend."

 

 

imagine going through life named "david pecker"

Sex is fun and normal. Even politicians like sex.  If he had simply said yes I had sex with the pornstar I would have a higher opinion of him. But he thought he had to lie about it to get the religious right votes. For that choice he will pay the price. 

5 hours ago, Wake Up said:

But he thought he had to lie about it to get the religious right votes

And to prevent an almighty bollocking from Melania.