HushMoney

Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Request, Clearing Way for Sentencing in Hush-Money Lawsuit

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Washington – The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected former President Donald Trump’s plea to intervene in a case that involves hush-money payments, a decision that enables the sentencing phase to proceed. This ruling opens the path for potentially significant legal consequences for Trump, who stands accused of orchestrating payments to suppress embarrassing personal information during the 2016 presidential campaign. Trump sought to have the Supreme Court halt the sentencing while appealing his earlier conviction on charges linked to these payments. The allegations involve financial transactions ostensibly made to silence assertions that could have jeopardized his … Read more

Judge Accuses Trump of ‘Premeditated and Continuous Deception’ in Hush-Money Case

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In a striking rebuke by the U.S. Justice System, former president Donald Trump found himself the subject of harsh words from a judge, described as engaging in “premeditated and continuous deception.” This condemnation arises from allegations linked to hush-money payments made during his 2016 presidential campaign, purportedly intended to silence accusations of extramarital affairs. These payments, which seek the limelight in an ongoing legal battle, spotlight a broader, more disturbing accusation of ethical and legal disregard by Trump and his associates during the heated campaign. The judge’s bold characterization sheds a glaring light on actions … Read more

Trump Campaign Pushes for Recusal of Judge in Hush-Money Trial Amidst Allegations of Bias

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New York – Former President Donald Trump is seeking a new judge just days before his hush-money criminal trial is set to commence, in an attempt to disrupt and delay the case. This is not the first time Trump has raised grievances about the current judge, Juan M. Merchan, alleging bias and a conflict of interest because Merchan’s daughter is a Democratic political consultant. However, the judge had previously rejected a similar request in August. Trump’s lawyers filed court papers on Friday urging Merchan to step aside, claiming that it is improper for him to … 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