Donald Trumps first criminal trial is now scheduled to start on April 15.

Trumps charges have to do with claims that business records were falsified, among other things.

Merchan had earlier delayed the start date, which was supposed to be today.

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Donald Trump speaks to reporters outside a New York courtroom on Monday.Photo by MARY ALTAFFER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

But prosecutors said that there was little new in the documents handed over recently from the Justice Department.

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Trump told reporters after todays hearing that he would appeal the decision.

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The case is the first of four separate criminal indictments of Trump last year.

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Trump is the first former president to face criminal charges.

He plead not guilty in all cases, and has claimed that the charges against him are politically motivated.

Merchan has rejected past media requests for greater access.