NEW: Judge Merchan DENIES Trump's motion to dismiss and reaffirms that the trial in the Stormy Daniels hush-money case will begin on March 25 (via Adam Klasfeld, now of Just Security)

Well that was quick....

Merchan definitely has a clear cut and dry work history especially during the Rudy Years on White Collar Cases.

He now has more court dates than I do, and I'm a litigator

This is a criminal case right? What’s the likely outcome? Fine? Jail time?

Throw another "L" on the pile.

Anyone know what the basis for the motion was?

The charge is about the fraud not the hush money, just saying.The charge is about the fraud not the hush money, just saying.