Appeals court refuses to halt hush money case
—>Updated 5:37 PM EDT, April 19, 2024<—
An appeals court judge has once again denied a request by Trump’s attorneys to halt his criminal trial as they seek to have the case moved outside of Manhattan.
Justice Marsha Michael issued the ruling just minutes after a brief hearing. The arguments in the midlevel appeals court came hours after the jury selection process concluded in Trump’s criminal trial, which is currently taking place roughly two miles south.
The ruling will allow opening statements to take place as soon as Monday in Trump’s criminal trial.
