The recent Sandoval hearing, presided over by Judge Juan Merchan, has come to an end with the judge announcing that he will reserve his decision for the time being. The legal teams involved in the hearing are expected to receive the decision by Monday.
During the hearing, Judge Merchan addressed various exhibits that have been contested by Trump's lawyers on the grounds of presidential immunity. These exhibits are being debated for potential exclusion from the proceedings.
Furthermore, discussions during the hearing touched upon issues related to pre-motion letters. Prosecutors have urged the judge to defer any rulings on evidentiary objections until the trial phase.
It is important to note that a Sandoval hearing is a standard procedure designed to determine which aspects of Trump's previous legal matters can be introduced as evidence in the ongoing hush money criminal trial.
