Trump Files Recusal Motion for Judge Overseeing Hush Money Case

Published on April 6, 2024

Former President Donald Trump has filed a motion to recuse Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan, who oversees his hush money case, citing a conflict of interest due to his daughter’s ties with Democrats. In a 37-page court filing made public on April 5, the defense said that it is improper for Justice Merchan to preside over these proceedings while his daughter, Loren Merchan, “benefits, financially and reputationally, from the manner in which this case is interfering” with the presumptive Republican nominee’s campaign. President Trump’s lawyers said that Ms. Merchan has “a direct financial interest in these proceedings” due to her ownership stake and leadership role at Authentic Campaigns, whose clients include Democrat candidates....

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