A New York judge has ruled that the controversial 'Access Hollywood' video, in which former President Donald Trump made lewd comments about women, will not be shown to jurors in his hush-money criminal trial. The judge stated that while Manhattan prosecutors can question witnesses about the 2005 tape, it is not necessary for the tape itself to be introduced as evidence or played for the jury.
The judge found the tape relevant to the case's critical issues, such as establishing Trump's intent and motive for concealing a hush-money arrangement central to the trial. However, he sided with Trump's lawyers in deeming that playing the tape could be unduly prejudicial.
