Judge Denies Trump Request to Move Hush Money Case
· World · CNBC, Axios, The Independent
Federal judge Alvin Hellerstein has rejected President Donald Trump's second attempt to transfer his New York state criminal hush money case to federal court. The judge ruled that the request was filed too late, noting that the conviction occurred in May 2024. Hellerstein stated that the defendant cannot play one court against another after a verdict has been reached. The ruling also affirmed that the trial evidence did not infringe upon presidential immunity. The Manhattan District Attorney's Office successfully argued against the transfer.
Why it matters
The decision keeps the criminal case within the New York state court system, preventing a change in jurisdiction following the conviction.
Read the original report — CNBC
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