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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Who is Keith Davidson?

    Los Angeles lawyer Keith Davidson was the go-to guy if you had a sex tape to sell or a story of an affair with a powerful person. He was the lawyer for Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal. He was also involved in the Hulk Hogan Gawker trial.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Apr 16, 2018 • 1 min read

    Los Angeles lawyer Keith Davidson was the go-to guy if you had a sex tape to sell or a story of an affair with a powerful person. He was the lawyer for Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal. He was also involved in the Hulk Hogan Gawker trial. We find out more about him.

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    4. 25:47How Beverly Hills became an independent city
    5. 39:38How Trump got a house in Beverly Hills for free, then sold it for more than $9 million
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    The full episode

    2 of 5
    How Beverly Hills unleashed the political power of celebrities
    1. 0:00Trump's personal attorney argues his documents are off limits
    2. 7:49Who is Keith Davidson?You’re reading this
    3. 17:54How effective will Mayor Garcetti's homelessness plan be?
    4. 25:47How Beverly Hills became an independent city
    5. 39:38How Trump got a house in Beverly Hills for free, then sold it for more than $9 million
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