Former President Trump Faces Legal Challenges Over Alleged Hush Money Payments

The trial, involving accusations of hush money payments to Stormy Daniels and others, has seen delays and legal battles over witness testimony.

Former President Donald Trump is accused of falsifying business records to conceal $130,000 paid to Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 election, aiming to prevent bad publicity.
The trial, initially set for March 25, has been postponed due to the defense's request for more preparation time after the late disclosure of 100,000 pages of documents.
Judge Juan Merchan has denied Trump's bid to block testimony from Stormy Daniels, Michael Cohen, and others, while limiting the use of the Access Hollywood tape in court.
Trump's lawyers argue that a new documentary about Daniels could prejudice the jury, a claim the judge has largely dismissed.
The case is notable for its focus on document evidence, but witness testimonies from Daniels, Cohen, and others are expected to play a crucial role.