The judge’s decision in the hush money case goes against Trump, leading to a trial scheduled for April 15

Judge⁣ Rules Against Trump ⁣in Hush Money Case

A recent development in New York City⁢ has set the⁢ stage‌ for a high-profile trial involving former President Donald Trump. ​Manhattan District​ Attorney Alvin Bragg‍ received a favorable⁣ ruling from Judge Juan Merchan ‌during a hearing, paving⁢ the way for the trial to commence on April ‍15.

Discovery Dispute Addressed

Trump had⁢ raised concerns regarding discovery issues, alleging‌ that Bragg was withholding crucial evidence that could benefit him. However, the⁣ judge’s decision indicated that Bragg was in compliance with his obligations and had not violated any discovery rules.

Despite Trump’s efforts to dismiss ⁣the​ case or further delay the trial due to a recent influx of⁢ discovery⁣ documents, the court ruled against him, emphasizing Bragg’s adherence ‍to legal requirements.

Trial Details

The trial, ⁣scheduled to kick‌ off with ⁤jury selection at the‍ New York Supreme‌ Court in Manhattan, is‍ anticipated ​to be a significant event lasting several weeks. Trump ‌is mandated to be present throughout the​ proceedings.

Key testimony is expected from Michael Cohen, Trump’s former attorney with a ⁣checkered past. Cohen’s insights‌ are anticipated to play a pivotal role in Bragg’s‍ pursuit of proving allegations of falsified business records during⁤ Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign.

Discovery⁣ Source

The delay in receiving discovery ‌materials stems from the U.S. Attorney’s Office ‍for‍ the Southern District of New York, which is‌ linked to Cohen’s prior federal charges relating to the hush money scheme in question. Bragg ‌pointed fingers at the U.S. ‌Attorney’s Office for the delayed delivery of these crucial documents.

With escalating tensions and legal maneuvers between the parties ​involved, the upcoming trial promises to ‍be a dramatic showdown with significant ‍implications.

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