Judge denies Trump's request to move Stormy Daniels hush-money case to federal court

1 min read
Source: ABC News
Judge denies Trump's request to move Stormy Daniels hush-money case to federal court
Photo: ABC News
TL;DR

A federal judge in New York has rejected former President Donald Trump's request to move his hush-money criminal case into federal court. Trump has pleaded not guilty to falsifying business records in connection with a hush money payment made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. The judge ruled that Trump failed to show that the conduct charged in the indictment was related to any official acts performed by the President. The case will proceed in New York State Supreme Court.

Share this article

Want the full story? Read the original reporting

Read on ABC News