Trump requests judge's recusal over alleged 'conflict' and 'unacceptable appearance of impropriety'
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Former President Donald Trump's legal team filed a motion Friday requesting the recusal of Acting Justice Juan Merchan over alleged "actual conflict" and "unacceptable appearance of impropriety," the New York Times reported.The paperwork requests that the trial, slated for April 15, be delayed while Trump's team challenges Merchan's recent gag order against Trump. The recusal request alleged a conflict of interest, citing Merchan's daughter's political activities. "Your Honor's daughter, Loren...

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