A state appeals court judge denied Donald Trump's request to delay his impending criminal trial in New York, citing prejudicial pretrial publicity. Trump's attorneys argued for the delay, but the judge rejected the motion with no explanation. The trial centers on charges of falsifying business records related to hush money payments.
Key Points
Judge denied Trump's emergency delay request for his criminal trial in New York.
Trial focuses on charges of falsifying business records related to hush money payments.
Trump's attorneys argued for delay due to prejudicial pretrial publicity.
Pros
The legal system is proceeding with the trial despite attempts to delay it.
Cons
Pretrial publicity may affect the impartiality of the jury selection.