Donald Trump’s lawyers have again asked the New York judge who oversaw the former president’s recent criminal case to recuse himself, citing a legal filing that shows he has indirect ties to Vice President Kamala Harris, reports the Hill.
In a letter to Judge Juan Merchan released Thursday, Trump’s lawyers said the judge’s daughter “has a longstanding relationship with Harris,” including her work “for political campaigns” as a Democratic consultant.
“Your Honor’s daughter has a long-standing relationship with Harris, including work for political campaigns. She has obtained — and stands to obtain in the future — extensive financial, professional, and personal benefits from her relationship with Harris,” defense lawyers Todd Blanche and Emil Bove wrote.
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