Trump's Bid to Delay NY Criminal Trial Rejected by Appeals Court Judge
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Source: Meidas Touch
Trump faced yet another defeat in court as a New York appeals court judge rejected his desperate attempt to delay his impending criminal trial in Manhattan by seeking an interim stay. This ruling dealt another blow to Trump's efforts to postpone the trial, which is scheduled to commence next week.
Judge Cynthia S. Kern swiftly dismissed Trump’s motion to halt proceedings while he sought legal recourse against the Justice Juan Merchan. Trump's sought not only to postpone the trial but also to invalidate a gag order imposed by Justice Merchan, which prohibited Trump from targeting witnesses, prosecutors, and the judge's family.
During Tuesday's brief hearing, the Manhattan District Attorney’s office strongly advocated for upholding the gag order, emphasizing the serious repercussions of Trump’s verbal attacks. Steven Wu, representing the district attorney’s office, argued against delaying the trial while the court reviewed the gag order.
Despite Justice Kern’s ruling against Trump, he still has the option to present his plea before a full panel of five appellate court judges.
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