Trump requests to move "hush money" case to federal court
SUMMARY
Former President Donald Trump has requested a federal court to intervene in his New York "hush money" criminal case, aiming to overturn his felony conviction and delay sentencing scheduled for September 18th. Trump's lawyers argue the state court proceedings violated his constitutional rights, citing bias and conflicts of interest. They also referenced a recent Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity to justify moving the case to federal court. If granted, Trump's team plans to challenge the verdict and seek dismissal on immunity grounds. The Manhattan District Attorney's Office, which prosecuted Trump, declined to comment. His legal team claims the case was politically motivated, aiming to harm his 2024 presidential campaign.
