WTF? Smelvis' lawyers ask for additional language on the election-related chargey

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Just stroke out and croak - efuckingnough

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Merchan proposes language to clarify on election-related charge

Lisa Rubin and Kyla Guilfoil

Judge Merchan proposes leaving in this sentence: “If the payment would have been made even in the absence of the candidacy, the payment should not be treated as a contribution.”

Trump's lawyer Emil Bove says that is an accurate recitation of the “irrespective rule” but they want to offer examples to the jury from the FEC’s prior application of the rule.

Merchan said that he is reserving decision, but his inclination is to use some of each side’s language.