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NY v Trump: Judge denies motion for mistrial amid Stormy Daniels testimony

In former President Trump's criminal trial, Judge Juan Merchan denied a motion for mistrial presented by Trump's defense attorneys. The attorneys argued that Stormy Daniels' testimony was prejudicial and unnecessary. Defense attorney Todd Blanche accused the prosecution of trying to inflame the jury with Daniels' testimony, which he claimed included irrelevant details about an alleged consensual sexual encounter dating back to 2016. However, Judge Merchan stated that a mistrial was not warranted and affirmed that he was working to control the witness's testimony. The judge also indicated that it would have been preferable if certain aspects of the testimony had been omitted. Despite the objections from the defense, prosecutor Susan Hoffinger argued that Daniels' testimony was relevant to establishing Trump's intent. The defense also questioned Daniels' credibility, while Hoffinger contended there was no basis for the objections. Trump's response on Truth Social called for a mistrial, though the judge maintained his decision.