Extra / Analysis on Trump Again Asked to Remove NY Bragg Case to SDNY Which Says Leave or Consent Needed

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by Matthew Russell Lee, Patreon Book Substack

SDNY COURTHOUSE, Aug 30 – 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 assigned to U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York Judge Ronnie Abrams, but was quickly reassigned to 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. With sentencing looming on September 18, Trump lawyer's filed a second notice of removal, filed with Judge Hellerstein, emphasizing the Supreme Court's immunity decision and "Federal interests." Filing on Patreon here.

At 4:15 pm on Friday, August 30 this: "DEFICIENT PLEADING. Notice to Attorney Emil Bove to RE-FILE

re: Document No. [46] Notice of Removal. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): Court's leave has not been granted; the order granting permission to file the pleading was not attached. Re-file and attach either opposing party's written consent or Court's leave.."

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