Merchan has said he will rule Sept. 16 on Trump’s motion to overturn the verdict.
Federal judge rejects Trump's request to intervene in wake of hush money conviction
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Merchan has repeatedly said he is certain he will continue to base his rulings “on the evidence and the law, without fear or favor, casting aside undue influence.”
Judge rejects Trump's latest demand to step aside from hush money criminal case
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