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Former President Donald Trump’s attorney, Will Scharf, has alleged political weaponization of the legal system in the hush-money case against his client. Scharf cited the involvement of Matthew Colangelo, a former Biden administration official, as assistant district attorney in the prosecution. He also raised concerns about Judge Juan M. Merchan’s refusal to recuse himself despite alleged conflicts of interest. Trump’s legal team intends to challenge the conviction on appeal, arguing due process violations and biased jury instructions. Scharf emphasized Trump’s right to comment on matters of public importance, including the alleged politicization of prosecution.

Matthew Colangelo, a former acting associate attorney general in the Biden Department of Justice, is now a senior counsel in the Manhattan District Attorney’s office, where he is playing a key role in the prosecution of former President Donald Trump on charges related to the payment made to porn star Stormy Daniels during the 2016 election. Colangelo has a history of working on investigations involving Trump, and his appointment has raised concerns about potential political motivations.

Week two of Donald Trump’s criminal trial in Manhattan saw prosecutors lay out their case, alleging election interference and a cover-up involving adult film actress Karen McDougal. Defense attorney Todd Blanche countered by emphasizing Trump’s innocence and challenging the credibility of witnesses. The trial continues with testimony from former AMI CEO David Pecker expected to resume Tuesday.