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Unusual Charges and Legal Complexity in the Case
Recusal in a case doesn't make it disappear, but means another judge handles it impartially. The charges in this case are the first in US history based on federal campaign finance law at a state level, extending beyond presidential candidates to hundreds of others. The legal approach taken against Trump appears unique, combining misdemeanors into a felony under New York law. Despite its complexity, the charges were upheld, but the legal strategy may face challenges in the appeals process.