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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.
Judge Alvin Hellerstein denied Trump's bid to move the New York hush-money case to federal court for a third time, ruling the presidential-immunity argument isn’t new or legally sufficient; Trump plans an appeal. The case concerns a $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels to influence the 2016 election; Trump was convicted in 2024 on 34 counts of falsifying business records and received an unconditional discharge in 2025, though the conviction remains on his record. The ruling references the 2024 Supreme Court immunity decision and a 2nd Circuit reconsideration order in evaluating whether the acts were official presidential acts.
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 former President Trump's latest bid to relocate the hush-money case to federal court, ruling he waited too long to pursue broader immunity protections from prosecution.
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 federal judge denied Donald Trump’s bid to move his New York hush-money case from state court to federal court, ruling that the alleged private conduct surrounding reimbursements to Michael Cohen is not an official presidential act and thus not within presidential immunity. Trump has appealed, and while the case remains in state court, the ruling follows a prior appellate direction to reassess in light of immunity rulings.
Manhattan Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein rejected former President Trump’s bid to move or erase the hush-money case, ruling that presidential immunity does not shield the state prosecution and that a cover-up of an affair isn’t within a president’s official duties. The May 2024 conviction for falsifying business records tied to a $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels stands, and Trump’s team says it will appeal, calling it a ‘second bite at the apple’ that the court disfavored.
Michael Cohen, once a fierce Trump critic, appears to be back in the president’s orbit after a cordial interview in which Cohen flatters Trump and avoids tough questions; Trump signals acceptance of his return, while Cohen keeps pursuing a pardon and focuses on current issues like Iran and the midterms.
Michael Cohen says he and Trump have privately reconciled and will discuss their past on Cohen’s radio show when Trump calls in; Cohen won’t commit to asking for presidential clemency during the interview, though he has previously sought a pardon and received a three-year prison sentence related to hush-money actions.
President Donald Trump will record an interview with his former lawyer Michael Cohen, to air on Cohen’s radio show and Sunday WABC podcast, marking a thaw in their fraught relationship after Cohen’s long association with Trump and his testimony in the hush-money case that led to Trump’s 34-count conviction; a correction notes the interview will be recorded on Thursday, not Wednesday.
On Valentine’s Day, Nicole Arbour publicly challenged Jelly Roll to confirm whether a hush-money agreement exists after he admitted cheating on his wife; she says she would publicly post the document if it exists or if she’s allowed, while Jelly Roll faces the risk of a defamation case if she’s mistaken, and his silence or potential apology could shape public perception of accountability and amends.
A Manhattan federal judge questioned Trump’s bid to relocate the hush-money conviction appeal from state court to federal court after the Supreme Court’s presidential-immunity ruling, telling Trump’s lawyers they effectively sought two bites at the apple. The judge noted the 30-day removal window and signaled there must be a colorable defense or good cause to retry the move, with a ruling expected later. The effort would aim to give the appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court through a federal pathway.
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.
Trump's lawyers are appealing his 34-count criminal conviction, claiming presidential immunity and arguing that the case should be dismissed, with Sullivan & Cromwell seeking to personally argue the appeal in court.
Trump's lawyers have appealed his 2024 criminal conviction related to hush money payments, arguing federal law preempts state charges and claiming the case is politically motivated; the appeal follows his sentencing and ongoing legal battles.