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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rachel Sharp and Io Dodds

Juan Merchan: Who is the New York judge presiding over Trump’s case?

AP

Donald Trump is due back in court for his criminal case – this time virtually – after he made history by becoming the first current or former US president to ever be indicted on criminal charges.

The former president will appear via video in Manhattan Criminal Court on Tuesday 23 May for a hearing where Judge Juan Merchan will personally instruct Mr Trump about the terms of the protective order issued in the case.

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