Former President Trump's criminal trial is set to continue on Friday after Judge Juan Merchan denied a second request for a mistrial from Trump's defense attorney. The request was made following salacious testimony from Stormy Daniels, who alleges a sexual encounter with Trump in 2006.
Daniels took the stand for cross-examination on Thursday after facing hours of questioning earlier in the week that the judge deemed unnecessary and irrelevant. Despite Trump's defense attorney arguing that the prosecution's questions were prejudicial, the judge upheld his decision to proceed with the trial.
Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records in the first degree. These charges are the result of a lengthy investigation by the Manhattan District Attorney's Office and are connected to alleged payments made to Daniels to keep quiet about an alleged extramarital affair with Trump prior to the 2016 presidential election.
Throughout the proceedings, Trump has maintained his innocence, declaring, 'We are so innocent.' The trial has garnered significant attention due to the high-profile nature of the case and the involvement of key figures such as Stormy Daniels.
As the trial moves forward, all eyes are on the courtroom as the legal battle unfolds. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
