Stormy Daniels asking for new judge in lawsuit against Trump
By Rebecca Savransky - 03/13/18 10:00 AM EDT
Stormy Daniels is seeking a new judge to preside over her lawsuit against President Trump.
A lawyer for Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, filed the request Friday regarding the judge who is presiding over the case, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Michael Avenatti alleged that because Judge Elizabeth Feffer of Los Angeles Superior Court is seeking an appointment to a seat in federal court, it is not appropriate for her to preside over the case.
Feffer is “being vetted for an appointment to the federal bench by the administration,†Avenatti said.
“We do not believe it is appropriate for her to preside over this case, which obviously involves the president, in light of this fact.â€
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