AdvertisementJudge in hush money trial denies Trump's second request for a mistrialUpdated May 09, 2024Ximena BustillofacebookEmailJudge Juan Merchan presides over proceedings Tuesday as Stormy Daniels, far right, answers questions on direct examination by assistant district attorney Susan Hoffinger in Manhattan criminal court as former President Donald Trump and defense attorney Todd Blanche look on. (AP)This article was originally published on May 09, 2024.