On Tuesday, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office has urged a judge to deny former President Donald Trump's attempt to transfer the state "hush money" case against him to federal court. But, prosecutors from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office contend that Trump does not have the right to invoke a statute reserved for federal government officials seeking to move a case to federal court. Prosecutors claim that Trump falsified business records to cover up reimbursements to his former lawyer and "fixer," Michael Cohen, for the hush money payment to Daniels. State court Judge Juan Merchan has scheduled a trial date for March 25, 2024, which coincides with the primary season for the 2024 presidential election. As the legal battle continues, the spotlight remains on the former president and the allegations surrounding his alleged involvement in the hush money payments.

Source: Hindustan Times May 31, 2023 03:11 UTC