'Catch and kill' tabloid chief winds up testimony in Trump trial

During four days of testimony, David Pecker, 72, the first witness called by the prosecutors, outlined a scheme known as "catch and kill," which involved buying and then burying salacious stories which could have been embarrassing to the real estate tycoon.

Former US President Donald Trump walks to speak to the press at the end of the day of his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments linked to extramarital affairs, at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City on April 26, 2024. (AFP)