Donald Trump’s lawyers are seeking to have his hush money trial conviction thrown out, citing a recent Supreme Court ruling granting former US presidents broad immunity from prosecution. The former president was convicted in New York of falsifying business records to cover up hush money payments to Stormy Daniels. Trump’s attorneys argue that the evidence presented during the trial involved actions taken while he was in office, therefore he should be immune from prosecution.
The judge in the case has postponed sentencing pending a ruling on the dismissal motion, which is expected on September 6. Manhattan prosecutor Alvin Bragg does not oppose the delay but believes Trump’s arguments are without merit. Trump, facing multiple criminal cases, is trying to delay trials until after the upcoming election.
With charges in Washington and Georgia related to the 2020 election and an indictment in Florida for holding onto classified documents, Trump’s legal battles continue to unfold.