Porn star Stormy Daniels, who claims to have had an affair with President Donald Trump, has been arrested at a Columbus strip club on a charge of letting patrons touch her, her lawyer said in a series of tweets overnight.
Ohio's Community Defense Act prohibits anyone who is not a relative to touch a nude or semi-nude dancer.
Michael Avenatti told the Associated Press Daniels was arrested in Sirens Gentleman's Club. He called it a "setup & politically motivated" and it "reeks of desperation."
Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Cifford, is suing President Donald Trump over a hush agreement about an affair she claims she had with him in 2006.
Just rcvd word that my client @StormyDaniels was arrested in Columbus Ohio whole performing the same act she has performed across the nation at nearly a hundred strip clubs. This was a setup & politically motivated. It reeks of desperation. We will fight all bogus charges. #Basta
— Michael Avenatti (@MichaelAvenatti) July 12, 2018
She was arrested for allegedly allowing a customer to touch her while on stage in a non sexual manner! Are you kidding me? They are devoting law enforcement resources to sting operations for this? There has to be higher priorities!!! #SetUp #Basta
— Michael Avenatti (@MichaelAvenatti) July 12, 2018
We expect her to be released on bail shortly. We also expect that she will be charged with a misdemeanor for allowing “touching.” We will vehemently contest all charges. #Basta
— Michael Avenatti (@MichaelAvenatti) July 12, 2018
Columbus police confirmed the arrest. They said they had no further information. They referred questions to a police spokeswoman who has not responded to requests for comment.
Franklin County jail officials also said they had no information. They said Daniels was not at any of their facilities.
No one is answering the phone at Sirens Gentlemen's Club early Thursday.
The club's Facebook page and Twitter account do not indicate any arrest was made. Their latest posts promote Daniels' scheduled performances this week.
She retweeted their tweet on her account.
July 11th & 12th... Stormy Daniels Stops By SIrens For Her Exclusive Appearance In Columbus Ohio. Sirens Is The ONLY Place You Can Catch Her On Her Nationwide Tour! Call Us At 614-797-2000 For More Info. & For Pre-Sale Admission! #stormydaniels #Columbus #TeamStormy pic.twitter.com/aZM7Srl3mJ
— Sirens Columbus (@SirensColumbus) June 20, 2018
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