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Donald Trump’s Lawyers Make Fresh Bid to Remove Judge from ‘Hush Money’ Trial Due to Daughter’s Democratic Connections

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New York City, NY – Former President Donald Trump has requested that the judge overseeing his “hush money” criminal case recuse himself due to his daughter’s work for prominent Democrats. Trump’s lawyers argue that Justice Juan Merchan’s daughter, Loren Merchan, has a “direct financial interest” in the case due to her employment at consulting firm Authentic Campaigns, which has worked for Trump foes such as Rep. Adam Schiff. Trump’s legal team claims that Merchan’s connection to the case creates an appearance of impropriety. Justice Merchan previously denied similar claims made by Trump’s lawyers in August … Read more

New York Lawyers Demand Transparency of $175 Million Bond Posted by Donald Trump in Civil Fraud Case

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NEW YORK (AP) — The office of New York State Attorney General Letitia James has requested more information regarding the $175 million bond posted by former President Donald Trump to prevent the collection of a civil fraud judgement against him. In court papers filed on Thursday, state lawyers gave Trump’s legal team or the bond underwriter 10 days to provide justification for the bond’s validity, potentially including details about the collateral provided by Trump. A hearing has been scheduled for April 22. Trump’s lawyer, Christopher Kise, accused James of initiating a “baseless public quarrel” in … Read more

Judge Denies Donald Trump’s Request to Delay Hush-Money Trial, Clearing Path for Former President’s Prosecution

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The hush-money trial involving former President Donald Trump is set to proceed as scheduled in Manhattan, New York, after his request for a delay was denied by a judge on Wednesday. Trump had sought to postpone the trial until the Supreme Court rules on his immunity from prosecution for alleged official acts during his presidency. The Supreme Court is expected to hear arguments on the case, but a ruling may not be issued until June. With the judge’s ruling, one of the final obstacles to the first criminal prosecution of a former U.S. president has … Read more

Former President Donald Trump Faces Wider Gag Order After Targeting Judge’s Daughter, Threatening Integrity of New York Hush Money Case

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New York City, NY – Former President Donald Trump has been issued a broader gag order in his criminal hush money case in New York. This comes after repeated social media attacks targeting the judge’s daughter. The order, issued by Judge Juan Merchan, prohibits Trump from publicly discussing family members of the judge or the Manhattan District Attorney if it significantly hampers the case’s progress. Merchan had previously imposed a similar gag order on statements about court staff and prosecutors, as well as their family members. In response to an argument put forth by Trump’s … Read more