A federal judge in New York has rejected Donald Trump’s request to intervene in his hush money criminal case, where he was convicted on 34 felony counts. The judge ruled that Trump had not met the burden of proof required for a federal court to take control of the case from the state court where it was tried. This decision comes after Manhattan prosecutors objected to Trump’s efforts to delay post-trial decisions while seeking federal court intervention.
The Manhattan district attorney’s office argued that there was no legal obligation to wait for the federal court to rule before making post-trial decisions. The trial judge is expected to rule on Trump’s motion to overturn the verdict and delay sentencing in the coming days.
Trump’s lawyers have argued that delaying sentencing until after the November election would be election interference, as it might lead to him going to jail while early voting is underway. They have also raised concerns about the trial being rushed and evidence being presented improperly.
If the case is moved to federal court, Trump’s lawyers plan to seek to have the verdict overturned and the case dismissed on immunity grounds. The Supreme Court’s ruling in July restricts prosecutions of ex-presidents for official acts, which could impact Trump’s case.
Overall, the legal battle surrounding Trump’s hush money case continues, with both sides presenting their arguments and awaiting further rulings from the courts.
