HushMoney

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

Judge Expands Gag Order in Trump’s Hush-Money Trial, Protects Families from Rancorous Attacks

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NEW YORK (AP) — The judge presiding over former President Donald Trump’s hush-money criminal trial has taken stricter action against him after he made false claims about the judge’s daughter on social media. Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan expanded the existing gag order, which had prohibited public statements about witnesses and jurors, to include Trump’s family as well. The judge stated that such attacks on family members serve no legitimate purpose and only inject fear into participants in the trial. Violating the expanded gag order could result in Trump being held in contempt of court, … Read more

Intriguing Twist: Trump Aides Hoping for ‘Hung Jury’ in Hush-Money Case, Says Maggie Haberman

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NEW YORK (AP) — As former President Donald Trump faces a hush-money case, his aides are reportedly holding onto the hope of a “hung jury” to rescue him from potential trouble. The case revolves around allegations that Trump paid off women to keep quiet about their alleged affairs with him prior to the 2016 election. The legal battle, led by New York prosecutors, poses a significant challenge for the former president and his inner circle. Trump’s team seems to be betting on the jury being unable to reach a unanimous decision, which would result in … Read more