JapanA federal judge in New York has once again denied Donald Trump's attempt to transfer his hush money conviction case to federal court, dismissing his argument based on presidential immunity. Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein ruled that Trump's renewed request lacked legal merit and showed insufficient diligence. This marks the third time Hellerstein has blocked such a move, despite a previous federal appeals court order to reconsider the matter. Trump's legal team plans to appeal the decision, calling the ruling 'baseless and lawless' and accusing prosecutors of engaging in a 'witch hunt.' Trump was convicted in May 2024 of 34 felony counts related to falsifying business records to hide a $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels, a claim he has consistently denied. His conviction makes him the first U.S. president, current or former, to be convicted of a crime. While the conviction stands, Trump received an unconditional discharge, meaning he faces no actual punishment.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames Trump's legal challenges as part of a broader 'witch hunt' orchestrated by prosecutors, using emotionally charged language like 'lawless,' 'weaponization,' and 'witch hunt.' It emphasizes the legal arguments against Trump's claims of immunity and portrays the prosecution as acting
