Trump's Lawyers Seek to Move Hush-Money Trial to Federal Court to Avoid Muzzle
TL;DR
Donald Trump is seeking to move his criminal case from New York State Supreme Court to federal court, according to one of his lawyers. The effort to move the case to federal court is likely a long shot and will not have any immediate effect on the state case. Requests for a change of venue are rarely granted in criminal cases, and the Manhattan district attorney, Alvin L. Bragg, whose office brought the case against Mr. Trump, will undoubtedly oppose the former president’s effort if necessary.
- Trump Will Seek to Move Manhattan Hush-Money Trial to Federal Court The New York Times
- Trump's lawyers say they will seek to move New York criminal case to federal court CNN
- Trump should not be subject to 'muzzle' regarding indictment, his attorneys say ABC News
- Judge to Consider Limits on Donald Trump's Airing of Evidence in Hush-Money Case The Wall Street Journal
- Trump will seek to move criminal case to federal court, but if not, he faces 2024 trial WLS-TV
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