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Judge in Trump Criminal Case Braces for Glare of Unprecedented TrialJustice Merchan prepares to preside over Donald J. Trump's trial, facing challenges from the former president's attacks on the legal system.The upcoming trial marks the first prosecution of a former U.S. president, promising unprecedented levels of contention and scrutiny.