Trump's legal team seeks recusal of judge in NY criminal case.
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Attorneys for former President Donald Trump are seeking the recusal of Judge Juan Merchan, who is overseeing his New York criminal case, citing "significant conflicts." Trump's team has already filed paperwork seeking to move the case to federal court, a move opposed by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. The case against Trump is focused on an alleged effort to cover up a "hush money" payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels made days before the 2016 presidential election.
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