JUDGE JUAN MERCHAN
Judge delays Donald Trump's hush money sentencing to September 18
Trump faces an uphill battle getting the hush money conviction overturned, since much of the conduct at issue in the case predated his time in office. Trump's lawyers on Monday asked Justice Juan Merchan to allow them to argue his conviction in New York state court in Manhattan should be overturned due to the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on July 1 that presidents are entitled to immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts.
Prosecutor won't oppose Trump sentencing delay in hush money case after high court immunity ruling
Legal troubles loom as Trump faces sentencing delay amidst scandalous hush money revelations, potentially impacting campaign dynamics and public image.
New York Judge partially lifts Trump hush money gag order
The revised order now allows Trump to speak publicly about witnesses in the case, but keeps in place restrictions on his comments about individual prosecutors and others involved in the case. Trump's lawyers argued the gag order was stifling his campaign speech, and said it might limit his ability to respond to attacks from Democratic President Joe Biden during their coming debate on June 27.
How Donald Trump's deny-everything strategy could hurt him at sentencing
It's a truism of the criminal justice system that defendants hoping for lenient treatment at their sentencing are expected to take responsibility for their actions, even express remorse. But that flies in the face of Trump's longtime refusal to acknowledge any wrongdoing, a tone that he often strikes to portray strength and present himself as a fighter under ceaseless attack.
Donald Trump sentence: Ex-president could face community service like trash pickup, graffiti cleanup, say experts
People are waiting for July 11, when Manhattan Court Justice Juan Merchan will sentence Donald Trump. Will he be sent to jail, get probation or be asked to do community service?
This is what it was like inside the courtroom when the Trump verdict was read
Donald Trump found guilty by a New York jury on 33 charges of falsifying business records. Courtroom sketch artist Jane Rosenberg witnessed Trump's reaction as the foreman pronounced him guilty. Judge Juan M. Merchan unexpectedly announced the verdict after planning to dismiss the jury.
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Trump Media shares fall after Donald Trump's hush money conviction
Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group dropped 6.5% after a New York jury convicted former President Donald Trump for falsifying documents. The presiding judge, Justice Juan Merchan, set sentencing for July 11, just before the Republican National Convention.
Donald Trump is a convicted felon. Now what?
Former U.S. President Trump, convicted but free pending sentencing for falsifying business records to cover up a hush money payment. Next steps in the legal process outlined. Future implications on the Nov. 5 election discussed.
Closing arguments, jury instructions and maybe a verdict? Major week looms in Trump hush money trial
The testimony in Donald Trump's New York hush money trial has concluded, moving to closing arguments, jury deliberations, and a possible verdict. Closing arguments, starting Tuesday, will summarize key points, with the defense aiming to create reasonable doubt. Judge Merchan will instruct the jury on legal standards before deliberations. Jurors must reach a unanimous decision on 34 counts of falsifying business records, with potential for a mistrial if they remain deadlocked.
Trump hush money trial: What comes next?
Trump hush money trial: What comes next? If Trump is convicted, it would likely be several weeks or months until he is sentenced. As a first-time offender of a nonviolent crime, he would likely be released on bond in the meantime.
Donald Trump's attacks on his trial judges trigger widespread calls for violence
New York Justice Juan Merchan, Trump declared on Truth Social, is a "highly conflicted" overseer of a "kangaroo court." Trump supporters swiftly replied to his post with a blitz of attacks on Merchan. The comments soon turned ugly. Some called for Merchan and other judges hearing cases against Trump to be killed.
Michael Cohen says he and Trump discussed porn star payment plot at White House
Former fixer Michael Cohen testified at Trump's trial, revealing Trump authorized hush money to Stormy Daniels before 2016 election. Trial includes details of an Oval Office meeting, bonus package, and judicial proceedings by Justice Juan Merchan. Cohen's testimony also involves Access Hollywood, Karen McDougal, campaign finance law, Hope Hicks, federal prosecutions, and classified documents.
Michael Cohen testifies Trump backed payments to suppress news that could hurt 2016 campaign
Michael Cohen's trial testimony revealed secret arrangements to suppress damaging stories during the 2016 campaign, including hush money payments to Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal, with implications for the upcoming U.S. election.
Trump hush money judge urges prosecutors to rein in Michael Cohen
Todd Blanche, Trump's defense lawyer in the case stemming from hush money paid to a porn star, said Cohen, the star prosecution witness, had spoken on social media on Wednesday while wearing a T-shirt showing Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, behind bars.
Barron Trump to enter politics as Florida delegate at RNC. Why has Donald Trump's son been in controversy?
Donald Trump's youngest child Barron Trump will graduate from high school next week. He has largely been kept out of the political spotlight. Barron Trump turned 18 in March. Unlike his elder brothers, Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. he has retained much more of a private life.
Five takeaways from Stormy Daniels' testimony at Donald Trump's trial
Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to Manhattan prosecutors' charges he falsified business records to cover up his former lawyer's $130,000 payment to Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, for her silence before the 2016 election.
Trump fined $1,000 for gag order violation in hush money case as judge warns of possible jail time
Judge Juan M Merchan warned Monday that additional gag order violations could potentially result in jail time, though he said that was "the last thing I want to do".
What a judge's gag order on Trump means in his hush money case
A gag order bars Trump from commenting publicly on witnesses, jurors and some others connected to the matter. The New York judge already has found that Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee for president, repeatedly violated the order, fined him $9,000 and warning that jail could follow if he doesn't comply.
Judge holds Donald Trump in contempt, fines him $9,000 and raises threat of jail in hush money trial
Prosecutors had alleged 10 violations, but New York Judge Juan M. Merchan found there were nine. The ruling was a stinging rebuke for the presumptive Republican nominee, who had insisted he was exercising his free speech rights. Trump stared down at the table in front of him as the judge read the ruling, frowning slightly.
Why was Donald Trump fined $9,000? Know what Manhattan Court judge Juan M. Merchan has said
Manhattan Court judge Juan M. Merchan found Donald Trump guilty of violating an order that bars him from attacking witnesses and jurors. He also wrote in his order that he would not tolerate continued violations of his orders. He threatened to "impose an incarceration sentence" if necessary.
Judge tells Trump lawyer in hush money trial he is 'losing all credibility'
The judge overseeing Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial on Tuesday told Trump's lawyer he is "losing all credibility" as he considered whether the former president should be punished for violating a gag order that prevents him from publicly criticizing witnesses and others involved in the case.
Historic Trump trial shifts to grilling of potential jurors
In a historic criminal trial, prosecutors grill potential jurors for unbiased panelists in Trump's fraud case. The trial's high stakes demand a fair jury for the ex-president facing charges related to an alleged affair cover-up.
Donald Trump: What happened on first day of hush money trial? Know about his allegations against Judge Juan Merchan
Entering the court, Donald Trump said he was "very proud to be here." He was quiet most of the time and appeared to fall asleep while in the courtroom. When Judge Juan M. Merchan asked him a few questions about procedural matters, and whether he understood the consequences, ejection or jail, if he interrupted proceedings, he spoke briefly.
At Trump trial, prosecutors say gag order violations could mean fines, jail
The block in front of the Manhattan courthouse was closed off, with a maze of police barricades shuttling a small army of reporters into the first layer of security. A handful of protesters, gathered in the plaza across the street, carried hand-painted signs reading "LOSER" and "convict Trump already."
Did Donald Trump spread hoax against judge's daughter before Manhattan criminal trial begins? Know in detail
Former US President Donald Trump slammed the New York judge who put him under a gag order ahead of his April 15 hush-money criminal trial. He made a fallacious claim about his daughter and urged him to recuse himself from the case because he would not get a fair trial from the judge.
New York judge delays Donald Trump's March 25 hush money trial
The New York judge overseeing Donald Trump's trial for alleged hush money payments linked to extramarital affairs has postponed proceedings for at least 30 days, pushing the trial to mid-April. The delay was granted due to the high volume of case documents received by both sides. Trump, seeking reelection as the Republican candidate, is accused of covering up payments related to his 2016 White House bid. He denies the charges, describing the proceedings as a "disgrace" and claiming they are meant to harm his election prospects.
Donald Trump spoke only six times during hour-long court hearing
Trump, 76, the first former US President to be criminally charged, pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in relation to hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels during the 2016 presidential elections at his arraignment here in Manhattan criminal court Tuesday afternoon.
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