On Thursday, Judge James Otero of the Central District of California ruled that the motion was “premature.” He also cancelled a hearing that was previously set on April 30.
In his ruling, Judge Otero explained that the plaintiff failed to follow some of the court’s procedural requirements. He also advised the parties that “instant litigation is not the most important matter on the court’s docket.”
Stormy Daniels’ lawyer to refile the motion
In a tweet, Avenatti stated that he will refile their motion as soon as Trump and Cohen file their motion to compel arbitration…”
During an interview with CNN’s Wolf Blitzer, Avenatti said the ruling “does not bode well for the President or Mr. Cohen.” He added, “We’re going to get the discovery and we’re going to get the trial we’ve asked for.”
On the other hand, Cohen’s attorney David Schwartz told CBS News Radio that he court’s decision was not surprising. He emphasized that it was a “premature motion
