Judge Juan Merchan

  • Historic! Trump Convicted Of All 34 Felonies In Hush Money Trial, Sentencing Set For July 11

    Former President Donald Trump was convicted on 34 felony charges of falsifying business records Thursday, May 30, 2024, marking the first time in U.S. history that a former or sitting president has been convicted on criminal charges. The jury found Trump guilty on every count he faced, multiple outlets report. The New York Times noted…

  • Judge Declines Discovery Sanctions Against Manhattan DA In Trump Hush-Money Trial

    In the ongoing hush-money trial involving former President Donald Trump, the judge overseeing the case in Manhattan has rejected calls for discovery sanctions against the office of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. This decision comes after defense attorneys alleged “widespread misconduct” ahead of the trial, a claim that the judge found unsubstantiated. Acting New York…

  • Trump Lawyer’s Opening Statement Draws Criticisms From Experts In Criminal Trial

    On the first day of arguments in Donald Trump’s criminal trial, attorney Todd Blanche sparked objections and criticism with his opening statement, characterized by legal analysts as a strategic but controversial move. Blanche sought to plant seeds of doubt in jurors’ minds by portraying Stormy Daniels as a liar and Michael Cohen as a rogue,…

  • Judge Holds Hearing on Motion to Hold Trump in Contempt for Controversial Social Media Posts

    In the ongoing hush money trial involving former President Donald Trump, prosecutors have taken a significant step, urging the court to fine him and hold him in contempt for violating a gag order through his social media posts. During the hearing held on Tuesday, April 24, prosecutors pointed out ten instances where Trump allegedly breached…

  • Trump Legal News Brief: Judge Expands Gag For Targeting Daughter; Hicks to Testify in Hush Money Case

    In a new development, Judge Juan Merchan has broadened the gag order in the hush money trial involving former President Donald Trump. This decision comes on the heels of Trump’s recent personal attacks directed at the daughter of the presiding judge, raising concerns about impartiality in the upcoming trial. Under the extended order, Trump is…