Judge Juan Merchan has denied the prosecutor's request to introduce allegations of sexual assault against former President Donald Trump that surfaced after the Access Hollywood tape. Merchan stated that he will not allow Trump to be prejudiced by what he referred to as a 'rumor.'
Merchan emphasized that the allegations were deemed prejudicial and, based on current information, were considered mere rumors. Trump's attorney, Todd Blanche, dismissed the allegations as a 'side show' and highlighted that they have never been substantiated.
However, Merchan did indicate that he would permit the admission of tapes in which Trump denies the allegations during his rallies. The judge's decision to exclude the sexual assault allegations from the evidence was based on his assessment of their prejudicial nature and lack of concrete evidence to support them.
The legal proceedings surrounding Trump's case continue to unfold, with Merchan's ruling shaping the scope of admissible evidence in the courtroom. As the case progresses, further developments are expected to shed light on the intricacies of the legal arguments presented by both the prosecution and the defense.
