Stormy Daniels, the adult film actress and central figure in a legal case against former President Donald Trump, reportedly refused to accept a subpoena to testify at his hush money trial. The incident occurred at a Brooklyn nightclub during a screening of her new documentary “Stormy.” Court filings reveal that a process server attempted to serve Daniels, but she did not acknowledge the server and entered the venue, causing the server to place the subpoena at her feet.

The subpoena sought records of communications between Daniels and key figures such as Michael Cohen and Karen McDougal, who are also linked to the case. Daniels’ attorney criticized the subpoena as overly broad and harassing.

The trial, which has captured significant media attention, concerns a $130,000 payment made to Daniels and marks a historic moment as it is the first time a former or sitting president faces criminal charges in the United States. In her documentary, Daniels discusses her experiences and emotions related to her alleged affair with Trump, highlighting her feelings of fear and responsibility during the 2016 election cycle.

Separately, Judge Juan Merchan, overseeing the trial, has taken measures to protect the privacy and safety of jurors. This directive followed after the dismissal of a juror due to concerns about public identification. With 12 jurors successfully selected, Merchan has instructed the media not to reveal where potential jurors have worked, stirring debate over the balance between judicial transparency and the need to protect individual jurors in highly charged and publicized cases.