Source: Axios
“Former President Trump on Tuesday lost his bid to move his hush money case from New York state courts to federal jurisdiction. Trump is due to be sentenced later this month in the case, in which he was found guilty on all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to conceal payments to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. The ruling means the case will remain with state Judge Juan Merchan. Trump unsuccessfully tried to argue Merchan was biased against him. His lawyers are also trying to get sentencing moved to after the election. ‘It would be highly improper for this Court to evaluate issues of bias, unfairness or error in the state trial,’ federal Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein wrote. ‘Those are issues for the state appellate courts.'” (09/03/24)
https://www.axios.com/2024/09/03/trump-hush-money-case-new-york-federal-court