Trump Denied Third Time to Move Hush-Money Case

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Trump Denied Third Time to Move Hush-Money Case

21 sourcesUpdated Aug 28, 2026

A federal judge, Alvin Hellerstein, again denied Donald Trump’s bid to move his New York hush-money conviction from state court to federal court, ruling that the grounds for removal are neither new nor legally sufficient and that Trump failed to show good cause or diligence. This marks a third rejection of attempts to transfer the case, though a federal appellate court had previously directed reconsideration in light of the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling. The move to federal court is sought to create a pathway to overturn the 2024 conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records, tied to hush-money payments regarding Stormy Daniels. Trump and his lawyers have characterized the rulings as baseless and vow to appeal, arguing presidential immunity and overarching legal precedents. The legal process continues as Trump pursues appellate avenues in both federal and state courts, with the judiciary reiterating limits on removal post-verdict. The developments come as Trump remains under pressure from multiple legal fronts related to the hush-money case.

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“Judge Delivers Brutal Humiliation to Trump Over Hush Money Conviction”

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“Judge rejects Trump’s latest bid to overturn 'affair' hush-money conviction”

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