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A federal judge denied Trump's third attempt to transfer the New York hush-money case from state court to federal court, ruling that the payments to Stormy Daniels were private conduct not connected to his presidency and not protected by presidential immunity; the case remains in state court and is headed back to the 2nd Circuit for further review.
A three-judge Second Circuit panel has told Judge Alvin Hellerstein to revisit his ruling on Trump’s bid to move the New York hush-money case to federal court, signaling there are important issues to review about whether the cited actions were official presidential acts; the panel also criticized Trump’s delay in seeking removal as a strategic choice, leaving the state conviction in place for now.
A federal judge rejected Trump’s third attempt to transfer his New York hush-money conviction from state to federal court, ruling he waited too long after his May 2024 conviction and the Supreme Court’s immunity decision to seek removal. The case remains in state court, and Trump has filed an appeal with the Second Circuit.
A Manhattan federal judge signaled he is likely to deny Donald Trump’s bid to transfer his New York hush-money case to federal court after a 2nd Circuit panel ordered a fresh look; during a three-hour hearing, Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein pressed Trump’s lawyers on timing and strategy, characterizing the approach as navigating with two bites at the apple. The ruling may hinge on whether evidence relates to immunized official acts, and a decision is expected later, while the case remains in state court and the conviction stands.
92-year-old Judge Hellerstein, known for his no-nonsense approach and deep ties to the Bronx, is presiding over the long-delayed case against Maduro, with a history of handling high-profile and complex cases including 9/11 responders and Paris Hilton, demonstrating his experience and distinctive courtroom style.