In a significant legal development, a New York appellate court has decisively rejected former President Donald Trump's last-minute effort to delay the commencement of the trial concerning the alleged 'hush payment' to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. This trial, set to begin on April 15, has captured national attention due to its implications for campaign finance law and the potential impact on Trump's public image and political future.
Trump's legal team mounted a vigorous defense, arguing that a gag order imposed by Judge Juan Merchan unjustly restricts Trump's First and Sixth Amendment rights. They contended that this order, which prohibits Trump from making disparaging remarks about trial participants, including witnesses, prosecutors, and jurors, inflicts "ongoing, irreparable harm" not only to Trump but also to the voting public. Despite these arguments, the appellate court dismissed Trump's request without addressing his additional pleas for a change of venue or a stay on the gag order.
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Complicating matters further, Trump initiated a sealed lawsuit against Judge Merchan, accusing the judge of bias and asserting that his actions in overseeing the trial threaten national security. This move underscores the high stakes and intense scrutiny surrounding the trial.
At the heart of the trial is the legality and ethical implications of a $130,000 payment made to Daniels just before the 2016 U.S. presidential election. The payment, allegedly aimed at preventing Daniels from disclosing an affair with Trump, raises critical questions about campaign finance violations and legal ethics.
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The appellate court's decision came swiftly, following another ruling by a different New York appeals court judge who also denied Trump's request to delay the trial on separate grounds. This back-to-back rejection highlights the judiciary's commitment to proceeding with the trial as scheduled, despite Trump's legal maneuvers.
Trump's attempt to challenge the gag order further illustrates the complex legal battle unfolding. His legal team argued that the order infringes upon his constitutional rights by limiting his ability to comment on publicly filed motions and engage in free speech related to the trial. However, the appellate judge did not address these concerns directly in the ruling.
As the trial date approaches, all eyes will be on the New York courtroom where these issues will be deliberated. The outcome of this trial could have far-reaching implications for Trump, potentially influencing his political future and shaping public discourse around campaign finance and legal accountability.
In conclusion, the appellate court's decision marks a pivotal moment in this high-profile case, setting the stage for a trial that will undoubtedly captivate the nation and test the boundaries of legal and constitutional principles.
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It’s all a plan to keep Trump from being elected
This is a travesty of justice and sick.
They all need to go to jail not Trump
This is totally election interference !
This need to stop and all the people going after him need to lose there licenses now !
This is a continuation of President Donald Trump’s election interference case… he is still innocent as the evidence will show.
Another scam by a Liberal DA and ignorant judge who is looking for the lime lite with his name on the ONE MINUTE of Fame….
We are CLEARLY Governed by a Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization, Hell Bent on Destroying our Country from within! Able to get this far by a people would never imagine something like this could ever happen.
This trial is LONG overdue. Trump should have been tried for this and many other crimes LONG ago. My feelings for this egotistical maniac go way beyond this nature of this trial, and is reflected in the three other trials that he should be convicted for. He is NOT above the law, is NO better than any other person, and deserves the same treatment that anyone else would receive. There are a lot of things I could say about this man, but they would NOT be published, so I will have to hold my tongue. Convict Trump and set the standard for all the upcoming trials.
It’s funny that the picture from the media is showing Melania with Trump, when in fact she hates his guts, and has NO desire to support him on his campaign trail. This picture of the two of them together is to only get the sympathy of the voters and is trying to get more support.
Isn’t it against the law to use campaign funds to silence a private matter of a candidate? Government is of laws not men? No one should ever have absolute immunity from laws, especially criminal laws or any laws no matter who they are. Maybe unless they go before the Supreme Court and they decide if it was the best answer for the good of the United States citizens.
I have seen more psychologically stable individuals in in-patient mental hospitals than Donald Trump
It’s a sham and a witch hunt…. absolute BS.
A political vendetta