Judge Hellerstein Denies Trump's Second Attempt to Move Hush Money Case to Federal Court

Sep 3, 2024, 09:36 PM

A federal judge, Alvin Hellerstein, has denied former President Donald Trump's second attempt to move his New York hush money case to federal court. Trump's legal team had sought to delay his sentencing, scheduled for September 18, by attempting to transfer the case. The judge ruled that the case would remain in state court, rejecting Trump's claims of presidential immunity and bias. Manhattan prosecutors had opposed Trump's efforts, arguing that the delays were strategic and dilatory. Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts for falsifying business records related to hush money payments to Stormy Daniels. The sentencing is now just 15 days away.