A judge in New York has denied former President Donald Trump's request for a mistrial after his legal team argued that the testimony of adult film actress Stormy Daniels was 'extremely prejudicial.'
The decision came after a contentious legal battle in which Trump's lawyers sought to have the case thrown out due to what they claimed was unfair treatment of their client.
During the trial, Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, took the stand to testify about her alleged affair with Trump in 2006. She claimed that Trump had paid her hush money to keep quiet about the affair, which he has denied.
Trump's legal team argued that Daniels' testimony was inflammatory and designed to sway the jury against him. They contended that allowing her to testify was a violation of Trump's rights to a fair trial.
However, the judge ultimately ruled against Trump's request for a mistrial, stating that the testimony was relevant to the case and did not warrant throwing out the entire trial.
The decision is a setback for Trump, who has been embroiled in legal battles on multiple fronts since leaving office. The case involving Daniels is just one of several legal challenges facing the former president.
Trump's legal team has vowed to continue fighting the case and will likely appeal the judge's decision. Meanwhile, Daniels' testimony remains a key piece of evidence in the ongoing legal proceedings.
As the case continues to unfold, both sides are preparing for a protracted legal battle that could have far-reaching implications for Trump and his presidency.
