Judge Juan M. Merchan denied Trump's request to recuse himself from the NY hush-money case.

Judge Juan M. Merchan denied former President Trump's third request to recuse himself from Trump's New York hush money case, which is set for a key ruling and potential sentencing next month. Trump's lawyers argued that Merchan had a conflict of interest due to his daughter's work as a political consultant for Democrats, including Kamala Harris. However, the state court ethics panel previously stated that independent political activities of a relative do not constitute a reasonable basis to question a judge's impartiality. This decision indicates that the case will continue with the current judicial leader, Judge Merchan.

August 14, 2024
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