Juan Merchan
Juan Merchan is a judge in the New York State Supreme Court, known for presiding over high-profile cases, including those involving former President Donald Trump. Merchan made headlines recently when he delivered a significant ruling in Trump's criminal trial, opting for an unconditional discharge which allowed Trump to avoid jail time, fines, or probation, while still enabling him to appeal the conviction. His decisions have garnered attention for their implications on legal precedents and the judicial handling of politically charged cases.
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United States:
Judge Juan Merchan presided over the case in which Trump was convicted.
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United States:
Judge Juan Merchan refused to recuse himself from the case, and questioned his impartiality due to his past political contributions.
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Colombia:
Judge Juan Merchán was assigned to oversee the criminal case against Donald Trump in Manhattan.
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Spain:
Juan Merchan is the judge who presided over the case involving payments to actress Stormy Daniels.
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United States:
Juan Merchan presided over Trump's criminal trial in New York and has been criticized by Mike Davis for not recusing himself.
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Mexico:
Juan Merchan handled the complaint from Stormy Daniels.
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Venezuela:
Judge Juan Merchan presided over the criminal trial against Donald Trump in 2024.
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Panama:
Juan Merchan presided over the criminal trial against Donald Trump in 2024.
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United States:
Trump attacked Justice Juan Merchan, who presided over the trial, as 'crooked.'
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United States:
Judge Juan Merchan did not sentence the president-elect to prison, and instead sentenced him to an unconditional discharge.
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