At a pre-trial hearing, JudgeJuan Merchansaid that the case would proceed to jury selection on the March date.

Trump was in the courtroom today as the judge issued his ruling.

Trump repeated those claims to reporters outside of court this morning.

Donald Trump is seen on January 26, 2024 in New York City.

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It is not a crime, he told reporters.

Were here for something, but it is not a crime.

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The state trial is one of four criminal proceedings that Trump faces this year.

Donald Trump and ABC News' Terry Moran

They only recently disclosed that they had a romantic relationship.

In a statement, Bragg said, We are pleased that the Court denied the defenses motion to dismiss.

We look forward to presenting our case in court on March 25, 2024.

Read Merchans rejection of Trumps motion to dismiss the case.