The trial is scheduled to begin on April 15 in Manhattan.
Aaron Katersky and Peter CharalambousA judge has denied former President Donald Trump's last-minute attempt MondayJudge Lizbeth Gonzalez denied it without explanation in a one-sentence order.
"In terms of prejudicial pretrial publicity in this county, this case stands alone," defense attorney Emil Bove said, arguing there had not been a case with so much attention since the 1999 police killing of Amadou Diallo. "When bias against the defendant is this engrained, has taken root to this extent, voir dire cannot be trusted to clear that up," Bove said. "Jury selection cannot proceed in a fair manner next week in this county."
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