What's happened
An appeals court denied former President Trump's request to delay his New York hush money trial, as the judge expanded the gag order to prevent Trump from attacking family members of court staff.
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What the papers say
The Guardian reported that the judge expanded the gag order after Trump's attacks on the judge's daughter, while Business Insider UK highlighted the prosecutors' concerns over Trump's continued disruptive behavior.
How we got here
The legal battle stems from allegations of falsifying business records to cover up payments made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. Trump's lawyers have been employing various delay strategies, including seeking a change of venue, which have been met with resistance.
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Juan Manuel Merchan is an American judge and former prosecutor currently serving as an acting justice of the New York State Supreme Court in New York County. He is the judge for the 2024 criminal trial of former US president, Donald Trump.
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Donald John Trump is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who served as the 45th president of the United States from 2017 to 2021.