Appeals Court Denies Trump’s Bid to Have Judge Merchan Recused

A New York state appeals court denied a request from former President Donald Trump.
Appeals Court Denies Trump’s Bid to Have Judge Merchan Recused
Former President Donald Trump appears in court during his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York on April 30, 2024. Victor J. Blue/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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A New York state appeals court denied a request from former President Donald Trump to have his so-called “hush-money” judge removed.

Lawyers for the former president sought a stay in the proceedings and the recusal of Judge Juan Merchan, who is overseeing the trial that will likely last for at least another month. Both the application for his recusal and for a stay in the case were denied on Tuesday without explanation by the New York State Supreme Court’s Appellate Division for the First Department.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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