Judge set to hear arguments as court gives Trump another shot at nixing hush money conviction

Associated Press (AP)EN 3 min read 100% complete by By MICHAEL R. SISAK and LARRY NEUMEISTERFebruary 4, 2026 at 11:23 AM

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A federal judge is set to hear arguments regarding Donald Trump's attempt to dismiss his hush money conviction. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals instructed Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein to re-evaluate his decision to keep the case in state court, potentially allowing Trump to argue for dismissal based on presidential immunity in federal court. The appeals court found that Hellerstein had not adequately considered whether evidence presented during the trial related to Trump's official acts as president. Trump's legal team argues the case should be moved to federal court, while the Manhattan district attorney's office seeks to keep it in state court. Judge Hellerstein previously denied Trump's requests twice, stating the case involved personal matters, not official presidential actions. The hearing will take place in New York City.

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