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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Woman wants Beverly Hills Hotel to release records of Trump's stay

    The Beverly Hills Hotel is one of the world’s most famous hotels. President Trump once said it was his favorite place. But his frequent visits may now be a problem for him.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Jun 19, 2018 • 1 min read

    The Beverly Hills Hotel is one of the world’s most famous hotels. President Trump once said it was his favorite place. But his frequent visits may now be a problem for him. Summer Zervos, who has filed a defamation suit against Trump, wants the hotel to hand over evidence. The former “Apprentice” contestant says Trump propositioned her at the hotel. He says she’s a liar and never met her there.

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    3 of 5
    What happens to kids separated from their parents at the border?
    1. 0:00Why it's tough to reunite immigrant families and find sponsors for kids
    2. 7:11How Trump's zero tolerance policy became a massive media story
    3. 15:41Woman wants Beverly Hills Hotel to release records of Trump's stayYou’re reading this
    4. 22:16When TV and the U.S. justice system first collided
    5. 41:36Women's voices are deeper today
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