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Trump loses again in bid to erase his hush money conviction

Trump loses again in bid to erase his hush money conviction

Also reported by CBS News

Summary

A federal judge has rejected President Donald Trump's attempt to erase a conviction related to hush money payments. The judge also denied Trump's request to move the case from state court to federal court based on presidential immunity.

Key Facts

  • The case involves a conviction tied to hush money payments.
  • President Trump wanted to move the case to federal court.
  • He argued that as president, he should have immunity from this case.
  • Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein denied this request on Friday.
  • The judge said Trump's reasons were not new or legally strong.
  • The judge also said Trump did not show good cause or diligence for the request.
  • This is a repeated effort by President Trump to erase the conviction.
  • The judge reaffirmed his earlier decision against President Trump’s motion.
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