Donald Trump's attorneys have vaulted three efforts this week aimed at pushing back the former president's trial on charges alleging he covered up a sex scandal ahead of the 2016 election. After two failures, the most recent bid — a last-minute civil action against presiding Judge Juan Merchan filed Wednesday— promptly followed suit.
Just hours after filing, appellate court Judge Ellen Gesmer rejected Trump's request seeking a delay while the appeals court reviews several of Merchan's rulings, according to The New York Times. The decision allows Trump to have his lawsuit heard by a full five-judge appellate panel, which could pause the trial if they rule differently but not until after it begins Monday, The Hill notes.
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