Judge rejects Trump bid for immunity in hush money case
By The BriefBrief
A US district judge ruled that Donald Trump’s payment of hush money to an adult film star is not covered by presidential immunity. The decision blocks Trump’s attempt to move the already-decided criminal hush money case to a US court.
WHO:US district judge
WHAT:Ruled that Trump’s hush money payment is not covered by presidential immunity, rejecting his bid to move the case to US court
WHEN:Reported Aug 28, 2026 at 5:56 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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