A federal judge has rejected former President Donald Trump’s attempt to move his New York hush money trial from state to federal court, upholding the case’s original jurisdiction. The ruling comes after Trump’s legal team argued that the proceedings should be handled under federal law due to alleged conflicts of interest among state prosecutors. Legal experts suggest the decision could impact Trump’s strategy as he prepares for what is expected to be a high-profile legal battle. The case centers on payments made to silence a former adult film actress ahead of the 2016 election, with prosecutors alleging violations of state campaign finance laws.
Trump loses bid to transfer New York hush money case to federal court CNBC
