In a dramatic turn of events, Trump lawyer Alina Habba has been forced to settle an explosive hush money case with Alice Bianco, a former waitress at Trump’s Bedminster golf club, after accusations of deceitful practices. The settlement, whose terms remain undisclosed, comes as Habba’s role in the scandal places her under mounting legal scrutiny.
According to NOTUS, Bianco had alleged that Habba manipulated her into signing a nondisclosure agreement, effectively silencing her about sexual harassment she endured at Bedminster. The deal, which involved a $15,000 payout to Bianco, was purportedly designed to keep the harassment allegations under wraps.
The scandal has not only sullied Habba’s reputation but also intensified the legal challenges facing Trump’s defense team. In March, the Bedminster club took a decisive step to sever ties with Habba, agreeing to nullify the hush money arrangement. The club’s settlement allowed Bianco to retain the $15,000 and awarded her attorney, Nancy Erika Smith, $82,500 in fees, while pointedly excluding Habba from the settlement. This move has left Habba exposed to personal legal repercussions.
Bianco, who has endured a grueling three-year battle, spoke out following the settlement. “I feel very proud,” she declared. “I’m very grateful to have my life back. This was a three-year-long fight that caused many sleepless nights.”
The case has further spotlighted the increasingly questionable ethics of Trump’s legal team, with Habba’s deceptive tactics adding to the growing list of controversies surrounding the former president’s legal advisors. As the fallout continues, the legal and reputational damage to Habba and her colleagues only seems to deepen.
