Donald Trump lawyer sorry for ‘no rape in marriage’ gaffe

An attorney for Republican presidential contender Donald Trump apologised for making the incorrect assertion that "by the very definition, you can’t rape your spouse".

In a story published by The Daily Beast website, attorney Michael Cohen was quoted as threatening a reporter with legal action over a story looking into decades-old allegations reportedly made by Trump’s first wife, Ivana Trump, during their divorce proceedings.

“I will come after your Daily Beast and everybody else that you possibly know,” Cohen was quoted as saying by the website, and warned the reporter of “disgusting” consequences.