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No escape for Trump in hush money case as US judge blocks bid to shift federal court

US President Donald Trump’s bid to wipe out his New York hush money conviction has hit another roadblock, with a federal judge ruling that the case cannot be moved from state to federal court. Manhattan-based US district judge Alvin Hellerstein on Friday rejected Trump’s latest attempt to shift the case,…

The Times of India

Trump’s prosecutors investigate firm that was co-owned by daughter of judge in president’s hush-money trial: report

Trump and his allies have repeatedly attacked the Merchans, baselessly claiming the judge was biased and his daughter profited from his hush-money trial

The Independent UK

Federal judge appears unswayed by Trump’s attempt to void his hush money conviction

Trump was convicted in state court in May 2024 on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. This was in connection with concealing a hush money payment to adult film actor Stormy Daniels

The Independent UK

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Trump’s late-night appeal argues why his 34-count felony conviction should be thrown out

President’s attorneys resurrect legal arguments to overturn jury’s verdict in a case that was ‘fatally marred’

The Independent UK

Trump’s hush money case is back in court. These judges could decide what happens next

Trump’s attorneys will argue to move the case from New York criminal court to federal jurisdiction

The Independent UK

Dragon on Centre Street by Jonah Bromwich review – drama of Trump the felon

The New York Times reporter gives an insightful – and withering – account of the president’s hush-money trial

The Guardian - US

President Trump Retains Top Law Firm For Ongoing Appeals

President Trump retains top law firm Sullivan & Cromwell for appeals against Manhattan DA and NY AG. Legal team led by Robert J. Giuffra Jr. aims to challe...

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Trump trying to rewrite history in battle to bury Smith report, legal experts say

Ex-prosecutors alarmed by attempt to hide 2020 election subversion effort and by pledge to pardon January 6 rioters

The Guardian - US

From criminal sentencing to inauguration: Timeline of Trump’s dramatic return to White House

During the two months since Trump won the election, states and Congress have certified the results, a new Congress has convened, and the president-elect has been sentenced in his hush-money case

The Independent UK

Donald Trump’s sentencing in hush money trial is no win for the rule of law

Donald Trump has become America’s first convicted felon president after a New York state court formally sentenced him on January 10 over 34 counts of falsifying business records to cover up a sex scandal. However, this is no win for the rule of law. Trump’s constant attempts to delegitimise and…

The Conversation

Trump’s punishment for his crimes? None

At many points, it looked as if he never would be sentenced. That he was sentenced to nothing, then, is itself a small victory

The Guardian - US

Donald Trump Avoided Any Punishment In Hush-Money Case Sentencing But Still Vows To Appeal

Well, this is one for the history books. Donald Trump has managed to turn a 34-felony conviction into basically a legal participation trophy.

Pedestrian.tv

Felony sentencing lacked both Trump in person and his outbursts: ‘I was treated unfairly, and I thank you’

Trump’s absence was felt in the New York courtroom, and on video it wasn’t the outlandish display many might have expected

The Guardian - US

Donald Trump’s conviction is the latest twist in the Maga story

The supreme court order may also be a harbinger of what awaits the US over the next four years: litigation that again divides the judiciary and the nation

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Trump Sentenced To Unconditional Discharge In Hush Money Case

Former President Donald Trump sentenced to unconditional discharge in hush money case, avoiding jail time. Legal battles and appeals follow.

The Guardian - US

Trump’s scot-free sentencing is proof of special treatment throughout trials

President-elect gets unconditional discharge for hush-money conviction – a rare sentence that cements impunity

International Business Times

A Surreal Finish To Donald Trump's Historic Criminal Trial

It was, by many measures, a trial like New York had definitely seen before -- a panel of citizen jurors finding a real estate mogul guilty of business fraud.

The Independent UK

A judge has sentenced Trump to unconditional discharge. What does that mean?

New York state law says unconditional discharge is a sentence handed down ‘without imprisonment, fine or probation supervision’

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Evening Standard

Donald Trump avoids jail time or fines in hush-money trial

Sentence places judgment of guilt on Mr Trump’s record

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Judge Sentences Trump To Unconditional Discharge In Hush Money Case

Judge Merchan sentences Trump to unconditional discharge in hush money case, allowing him to maintain felon status without jail time.

The Independent UK

Trump defiant he did nothing wrong as judge lets off felon president-elect with slap on wrist

Trump will not face any jail time or fines for his 34 felony convictions

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Judge Emphasizes Legal Protections For Presidency In Recent Ruling

Judge Merchan discusses legal protections for the presidency and societal dynamics.

The Independent UK

Trump avoids jail in hush money sentence but is set to be first felon president

The president-elect criticized prosecutors and labeled the case a ‘witch hunt’ in his final remarks

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Judge Merchan Highlights Importance Of Presidency Over Individual

Judge Merchan underscores the legal significance of the presidency and the principles of democracy in the US.

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Donald Trump Receives Unconditional Discharge From Judge Juan Merchan

Former President Donald Trump receives unconditional discharge in a high-profile legal case, sparking mixed reactions and speculation about its impact.

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