NEW YORK (AP) – A federal judge in New York has rejected former President Donald Trump’s second attempt to move a hush money case to federal court. The case involves allegations of illicit payments made to two women who claimed to have had affairs with Trump. This marks a significant development in the legal battle surrounding Trump’s alleged involvement in the hush money scheme.
The judge’s decision to deny Trump’s request to transfer the case to federal court comes after his initial request was also denied. Trump’s legal team argued that the case should be heard in federal court rather than in state court, where it is currently pending. However, the judge deemed the arguments made by Trump’s attorneys to be insufficient.
This latest ruling is a blow to Trump’s efforts to delay the sentencing process, as his attorney admitted that the request to move the case to federal court was “incorrectly filed.” It is unclear what impact this decision will have on the timeline for the case or on Trump’s legal strategy moving forward.
The hush money case has been a focal point in the investigation into Trump’s alleged misconduct during his time in office. The payments in question were made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels and former Playboy model Karen McDougal in order to keep them silent about their alleged affairs with Trump. The case has raised concerns about potential violations of campaign finance laws and ethical standards.
Despite the setbacks in court, Trump has continued to deny any wrongdoing in connection with the hush money payments. His legal team is expected to appeal the judge’s decision and continue to fight the allegations brought against him. The outcome of this case could have far-reaching implications for Trump’s legal troubles and his political future.