Trump Seeks Federal Court Move in Hush Money Case

Former President Donald Trump is seeking to delay his sentencing in a hush money case by petitioning to move the case from state to federal court, citing recent Supreme Court rulings on presidential immunity. Trump's lawyers argue that the state court proceedings violate his constitutional rights and could have detrimental effects on his campaign for the 2024 election. They have requested that the court confirm that his sentencing should be paused during the litigation regarding the case's removal. This legal strategy follows Trump's conviction on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records related to payments made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels in 2016. The Manhattan district attorney's office has not commented on this latest filing, and sentencing is currently set for September 18, 2024. Trump's defense maintains that ongoing legal challenges present 'irreparable harm' to both him and the electoral process.