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2023-08-10 22:28
Trump legal team asks for judge in hush-money case to be removed
Donald Trump’s lawyers plan to request the judge presiding over a criminal trial into alleged hush money payments to Stormy Daniels be removed due to his campaign donations and family’s ties to the Democrat Party, according to a report. It’s the latest in a series of legal manoeuvres by the former president to move the Manhattan criminal trial slated to begin next March away from New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan. Mr Trump has pleaded not guilty to the 34 counts of falsifying business records related to alleged payments to conceal negative stories about him prior to the 2016 presidential election. Mr Trump attorneys Susan Necheles and Todd Blanche noted in a statement to the New York Times that Justice Merchan’s daughter was the chief operating officer of Democratic consulting firm Authentic Campaigns. They also claimed that the judge had donated $15 to Joe Biden’s Act Blue online fundraising platform during the 2020 presidential campaign, and $10 to two other pro-Democrat groups. The lawyers also took issue with Justice Merchan’s oversight of a tax fraud trial which saw the Trump Organization found guilty and fined $1.6m in January. They claimed that Justice Merchan had encouraged former Trump Organization chief financial officer Allen Weisselberg to turn against his longtime boss. “President Trump, like all Americans, is entitled under the Constitution to an impartial judge and legal process,” lawyers Susan Necheles and Todd Blanche, said in a statement to the Times. The attorneys have not yet filed a formal motion for recusal. Mr Blanche did not immediately respond to a request for comment by The Independent. Mr Trump’s lawyers recently filed to have the criminal case shifted to federal court, which Manhattan District Attorney Melvin Bragg has opposed. Under New York laws, judges must recuse themselves if they or a relative has “an interest that would be substantially affected by the proceeding”. In April, Mr Trump became the first sitting or former president in US history to be criminally indicted. He is alleged to have directed his fixer Michael Cohen to pay Ms Daniels to suppress a planned story about an affair in 2006. Ms Daniels claimed she and Mr Trump had sex, and that she later accepted $130,000 in the days before the 2016 election. Mr Cohen also allegedly had the National Review pay for a story about an affair Mr Trump had with former Playboy model Karen McDougal, only to never publish her account. In 2018, Mr Cohen pleaded guilty to tax evasion and campaign finance violations for his role in the hush money payments and was sentenced to three years in federal prison. Mr Trump’s trial is due to begin during the 2024 presidential campaign. Read More Trump news - live: Trump caught on tape revealing he kept classified papers after presidency, report says Trump caught on tape discussing classified documents he kept after leaving White House, reports say Prosecutors have recording of Trump speaking to witness in hush money criminal case Ivanka and Jared split over attending Trump 2024 launch – follow live Why was Donald Trump impeached twice during his first term? Four big lies Trump told during his 2024 presidential announcement
2023-06-01 06:53
The Titan 5's last moments: Expert reveals what most likely happened to tragic passengers before 'catastrophic implosion'
The passengers, dubbed the Titanic Five, were killed instantly as the submersible suffered a 'catastrophic implosion'
2023-06-23 15:52
'Go Al Go': 'Today' meteorologist Al Roker gets hearty welcome in Memphis as he embarks on new NBC show assignment
'Today' host Al Roker addressed his absence via Instagram as he received a warm response from followers for a short assignment in Memphis, Tennessee
2023-08-23 12:29
Woman reveals the controversial question she asks on every first date
A woman has said she asks people about their financial status on first dates. Sofia Franklyn posted a clip from her podcast on her TikTok account explaining her controversial approach to finding love. She said: "I'm not joking, I've asked the last three dudes I've dated for their bank account info on the first date." And when she was asked why, she responded: "Because I only want to date a wealthy guy that has money." "I think, you know, I have a job, I'm very successful. So I think I have every f**king right to be like, hi, are we on the same level or am I wasting my time?", she said. @sofiafranklyn I think im just being efficient? #sofiawithanf Responding, people thought it was a bit much. One wrote: "Does love and genuine connection just not exist anymore?" Another said: "Podcast equipment should come with a license." And a third wrote: "Could have a billion dollars, if she asks this I’m leaving and not paying for the date lol." What do you think? Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-10-14 17:53
Pokimane receives backlash for her recent comments on the Myna Snacks controversy: ’So out of touch’
Pokimane called out her broke fans who criticized the price of her controversial Myna cookies
2023-11-20 13:57
Who was Prince McCree? Missing 5-year-old found dead in dumpster as police arrest ‘persons of interest’
A 5-year-old boy identified as Prince McCree, who was reported missing on Wednesday was found dead in a dumpster on Thursday, October 26
2023-10-28 00:47
Australia wins toss and will bowl against India in the Cricket World Cup final
Five-time champion Australia has won the toss and decided to bowl against India in the Cricket World Cup final
2023-11-19 16:50
'False positives': Colombian army apologises for killing civilians
More than 6,400 civilians were killed and falsely passed off as enemy combatants between 2002 and 2008.
2023-10-04 19:54
Why is 'Love Island Games' Season 1 Episode 18 not airing tonight? Here's when Peacock's dating show returns
'Love Island Games' Season 1 Episode 18 will have romance, heartbreak, betrayal, and lots of drama
2023-11-19 08:27
Officials begin probe into what caused a bus carrying 40 students to crash down a ravine, killing 2 adults
The National Transportation Safety Board and the New York State Police are investigating what caused a bus carrying dozens of high school students to come crashing down a ravine, killing two adults on board.
2023-09-22 12:27
Ex-Wallaby Kefu ends Tonga tenure with Romania win
Former Australia back-rower Toutai Kefu brought down his time as Tonga coach with a 45-24 win over Romania in their final Rugby...
2023-10-09 01:49
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