Bullet points of Judge in Trump "hush money" case once again rejects recusal effort

Bullet points of Judge in Trump "hush money" case once again rejects recusal effort
- Trump's lawyers first made the request in May 2023, arguing that Merchan's daughter's work as a Democratic consultant compromised his impartiality.
- A state ethics panel concluded that Merchan's impartiality cannot reasonably be questioned based on his relative's business and/or political activities.
- Trump sought Merchan's recusal again in March, claiming his daughter's firm had supported efforts by Democrats to capitalize on the case.
- Merchan rejected the request again, citing lack of new evidence and unsubstantiated claims.