The news outlet is embroiled in its own litigation with Cohen, who is suing
BuzzFeed for libel over its publication of the Steele dossier, a collection of allegations about Trump's dealings with Russia, last year.
March 14, 2018:
BuzzFeed News, which is being sued by Cohen
for libel after publishing the Steele dossier alleging ties between Trump (including Cohen) and the Russian government, sent a letter from its attorney to Avenatti, Daniels's attorney, asking him to preserve «any and all documents or communications about any relationship and / or sexual encounter (s) Ms. Clifford had and / or was alleged to have had, with President Trump» because they may be relevant to Cohen's suit.