by Matthew Russell Lee, Patreon
SDNY COURTHOUSE, Feb 4 – Donald Trump filed a first notice of removal to Federal court of Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's indictment of him in state court, on May 4, 2023.
The notice was reassigned to U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York Judge Alvin Hellerstein, as Inner City Press reported.
Jump cut to August 29, 2024, after Trump was found guilty on 34 counts before NYS Justice Juan Merchan. Trump lawyer's filed a second notice of removal, on Patreon here.
On August 30 this: "Re-file and attach either opposing party's written consent or Court's leave.."
On September 3 leave was sought - and at 5 pm, Judge Hellerstein denied removal. Ruling on Patreon here
At 11:30 pm, Trump's lawyers filed notice of appeal to the Second Circuit. Notice of Appeal on Patreon here.
After 9 pm on September 4 Team Trump asked Judge Hellerstein to stay his own order, 6 page filing on Patreon here. Watch this site.
On September 6, Judge Hellerstein denied the request as "academic."
Jump cut to February 4, 2026 when after decision by the Second Circuit, Judge Hellerstein held an argument, Inner City Press live tweeted, ending:
DA Bragg's Wu: If you look at the evidence they are challenging here. This is not a case like the E. Jean Carroll case - they are challenging tweets, and the testimony of Ms. Hicks and Ms. Westerhout. It was about private conduct
Judge Hellerstein: OK, I'm not going to do any evidentiary hearing. Trump's Wall: Should the scope of immunity of a US President be decided in a state court, or this Federal court, then the 2d Circuit, Supreme Court? It answers itself.
Judge Hellerstein: I'll rule later
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