(With inputs from agencies)NEW DELHI: Judge Juan Merchan denied a motion for a mistrial in the hush money case against Donald Trump on Tuesday.
The former president's defense lawyer had argued that the testimony provided by adult film actress Stormy Daniels was excessively prejudicial and warranted a mistrial.
Blanche said.Justice Merchan acknowledged that certain aspects of Daniels' testimony could have been omitted.
He stated, "I think the witness was a little bit difficult to control," but added, "I don't think we're at the point where a mistrial is warranted.
Daniels expressed her eagerness to collect the payment, fearing that if Trump won the election, he might not follow through with the agreement.
(With inputs from agencies)
NEW DELHI: Judge Juan Merchan denied a motion for a mistrial in the hush money case against Donald Trump on Tuesday. The former president's defense lawyer had argued that the testimony provided by adult film actress Stormy Daniels was excessively prejudicial and warranted a mistrial."How can we come back from this in a way that's fair to President Trump?" Blanche said.Justice Merchan acknowledged that certain aspects of Daniels' testimony could have been omitted. He stated, "I think the witness was a little bit difficult to control," but added, "I don't think we're at the point where a mistrial is warranted."The motion was filed following several hours of captivating testimony from Daniels, who recounted to the jury the alleged sexual encounter with Trump and the $130,000 payment she received in exchange for her silence during his 2016 presidential campaign. Daniels expressed her eagerness to collect the payment, fearing that if Trump won the election, he might not follow through with the agreement.
