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Juan Merchan
Here’s What Happens Next After Trump Felony Convictions
As a convicted felon, Trump can still run for the presidency. He is expected to appeal the conviction. Here’s what you need to know.
Rep. Stefanik Files Ethics Complaint Against Judge in Trump Trial, Alleges Conflict of Interest
He ‘knows he must recuse under New York statute,’ she said last week.
Trump Files Recusal Motion for Judge Overseeing Hush Money Case
Trump’s lawyers said the judge’s daughter has ‘a direct financial interest in these proceedings’ due to her ownership stake at Authentic Campaigns.
Manhattan District Attorney Says Trump Trial Can’t Wait for Publicity to Simmer Down
The defense argues that publicity over the first-ever criminal trial of a former president, slated April 15, would make seating an impartial jury impossible.
Wife of Judge In Trump ‘Hush Money’ Trial Worked for AG Letitia James
Records show that the wife of the judge presiding over President Trump’s criminal trial in Manhattan once worked for AG Letitia James, sparking claims of bias.
Judge Expands Gag Order Against Trump in NY Hush Money Case
The beefed-up order does not bar comments about the judge himself or Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, an elected Democrat.
NY Judge Allows Trump to File Additional Motion to Delay ‘Hush Money’ Trial
Judge Juan Merchan allowed the former president’s team to file another motion.
Trump’s ‘Hush Money’ Trial to Begin March 25, Judge Rules
Former President Donald Trump and his legal team derided the case as ‘election interference.’
