Challenges in the Life of Stormy Daniels in a Detailed Timeline
Life is full of challenges, and Stormy Daniels faced many. Discover key struggles and how they were overcome.
Stormy Daniels, born Stephanie A. Gregory Clifford, is an American pornographic film actress, director, and former stripper. Recognized for her contributions to the adult film industry, she's an inductee of the NightMoves, AVN, XRCO, and Vanity Fair Halls of Fame. In 2009, she briefly considered a run for the U.S. Senate in Louisiana against incumbent David Vitter during the 2010 election cycle.
July 2009: Arrested for Domestic Violence
In July 2009, Stormy Daniels was arrested on a domestic violence charge by Michael Mosny.
August 2009: Campaign Manager's Car Blown Up
In August 2009, the car of Stormy Daniels' campaign manager was blown up, though no one was injured.
March 6, 2018: Filed Lawsuit Against Trump
On March 6, 2018, Stormy Daniels filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump, claiming the non-disclosure agreement was invalid as Trump never signed it and that his attorney had been intimidating her.
March 25, 2018: 60 Minutes Interview
On March 25, 2018, Stormy Daniels stated in a 60 Minutes interview that she and Trump had sex once and she felt threatened to sign a non-disclosure agreement.
April 9, 2018: FBI Raided Cohen's Office
On April 9, 2018, FBI agents raided Michael Cohen's office and seized records relating to payments to Stormy Daniels.
April 30, 2018: Filed Lawsuit Against Trump for Libel
On April 30, 2018, Stormy Daniels filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump on libel charges due to his statements calling her statements "fraud".
July 12, 2018: Arrested in Columbus, Ohio
On July 12, 2018, Stormy Daniels was arrested in Columbus, Ohio, accused of violating strip club laws.
August 2018: Cohen's Plea Deal
In August 2018, Michael Cohen reached a plea deal, stating he paid Stormy Daniels at the direction of a candidate to influence the election.
September 2018: Offered to Invalidate NDA
In September 2018, Michael Cohen offered to invalidate the non-disclosure agreement with Stormy Daniels if she refunded the $130,000 payment.
October 2018: Libel Suit Dismissed
In October 2018, Stormy Daniels' libel suit against Donald Trump was dismissed on First Amendment grounds.
2018: Legal Dispute with Donald Trump
In 2018, Stormy Daniels became involved in a legal dispute with Donald Trump concerning a payment of $130,000 made by Trump's attorney, Michael Cohen, to silence her about an alleged affair in 2006.
January 2019: Filed Suit Against Columbus
In January 2019, Stormy Daniels filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Columbus, alleging politically motivated arrest.
March 2019: Police Investigation Found Arrest Improper
In March 2019, an internal police investigation found that Stormy Daniels' arrest was improper but not premeditated or political.
August 2019: Officers Faced Punishment for Arrest
In August 2019, five Columbus police officers faced departmental punishment for their roles in the arrest of Stormy Daniels.
September 2019: Settled Lawsuit with Columbus
In September 2019, Stormy Daniels settled her federal lawsuit against the City of Columbus for $450,000.
August 2020: Appeal Lost in Libel Case
In August 2020, Stormy Daniels lost her appeal in the libel case against Donald Trump.
2022: Vowed Not to Pay Legal Fees
As of 2022, Stormy Daniels vowed not to pay the over $600,000 she was ordered to pay to Donald Trump's law firm due to the defamation suit.
2023: Lost Appeal to Reduce Payment
In 2023, Stormy Daniels lost her appeal to reduce the payment for Donald Trump's legal fees, and was ordered to further pay $120,000.
April 15, 2024: Trump Trial Begins
On April 15, 2024, the trial began in New York City, in which Donald Trump faced 34 felony charges of falsifying business records relating to hush money payments made to Stormy Daniels.
May 7, 2024: Daniels Testifies at Trump Trial
On May 7, 2024, Stormy Daniels testified at Donald Trump's trial, describing her reported sexual encounter and year-long relationship with Trump.
May 13, 2024: Cohen Confirms Details About NDA
On May 13, 2024, during trial testimony, Michael Cohen confirmed details about the non-disclosure agreement, including the $1,000,000 penalty for violating the agreement.
May 30, 2024: Trump Convicted of Falsifying Business Records
On May 30, 2024, Donald Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records related to payments made to Stormy Daniels.
