Authorities dropped charges against adult film star Stormy Daniels Thursday after she was taken into custody during a performance at a strip club in Ohio, which her lawyer called a “politically motivated” setup, ABC News reports. Daniels, who made headlines earlier this year over her claims of an alleged affair with President Trump, was arrested Wednesday night at the Sirens Gentlemen’s Club after she allegedly allowed “a customer to touch her while on stage,” said her attorney, Michael Avenatti. Daniels was charged with three violations of illegal sexual activity in a sexually oriented business.
Daniels, whose legal name is Stephanie Clifford, had allegedly touched some of the patrons’ breasts and allowed them to touch her. Columbus police arrested Daniels, 39, along with two other dancers at the club. Columbus Police Chief Kimberley Jacobs said in making the arrest, “one element of the law was missed in error.” City Attorney Zach Klein explained that, “these crimes were not committed, based on the fact that [Daniels] has not made regular appearances at this establishment as required under the law.” In a tweet on Thursday, Daniels expressed dismay that the two other dancers who were arrested with her did not have their charges dropped, and announced that tips earned from her next performance would go toward their legal fees.