Overview

• 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.