The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York said it had agreed not to prosecute American Media, Inc. (AMI), the Enquirer’s parent company, for its involvement in the scheme in exchange for the company’s cooperation in the investigation into the payment to Karen McDougal, a former Playboy model.

AMI “admitted that its principal purpose in making the payment was to suppress the woman’s story so as to prevent it from influencing the election,” the office said.

AMI: National Enquirer owner admits to paying off Playboy model to protect Trump – CBS News

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