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Trump Seeks Mistrial, Claims Bias in Stormy Daniels Case, Judge Denies Motion

May 7, 2024 1 min read

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Attorneys for former President Donald Trump have filed a request for a mistrial in what is his first criminal trial, objecting to the testimony given by Stormy Daniels. Daniels, an adult film actress whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, has alleged to have had an affair with Trump in 2006. The defense contends that her testimony exceeded the limitations set by the court. The crux of the prosecution's case involves a $130,000 payment made to Daniels, which prosecutors argue was a hush money transaction facilitated by Trump's former personal attorney and fixer, Michael Cohen, to prevent Daniels from going public about the alleged affair.

The request for a mistrial by Trump's legal team hinges on the assertion that the testimony provided by Daniels was inappropriately prejudicial. However, Judge Juan Merchan denied the mistrial motion, indicating that the court did not agree with the defense's assessment that Daniels' testimony violated the established guardrails. The defense maintains that the payment to Daniels was not a criminal act, and Trump has pleaded not guilty to the charges he is facing. The trial continues as the court assesses the evidence and arguments presented by both the prosecution and the defense.

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