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Trump Conviction Overturned?
A New York judge will decide whether to overturn Donald Trump's conviction for hush-money payments, considering presidential immunity.
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Supreme Court Of The UsJustice DepartmentManhattan Jury
Donald TrumpJuan MerchanStormy DanielsJack Smith
- What is the argument of Trump's lawyers regarding the case?
- Trump's lawyers argue that the case should be dropped based on the Supreme Court's immunity ruling. The Supreme Court decided that presidents are immune from prosecution related to their official actions and that jurors cannot be presented with evidence of official actions in trials concerning personal conduct.
- What other legal cases are currently pending against Donald Trump?
- In addition to the New York case, Trump faces two federal criminal cases initiated by Special Counsel Jack Smith and a Georgia case related to the 2020 presidential election. The Justice Department is reviewing whether these cases can be dropped, given the common practice of not prosecuting a sitting president.
- What is the main legal issue that a New York judge will decide next week?
- A New York judge will decide next week whether to overturn the criminal conviction of US President-elect Donald Trump for hush-money payments to a porn star, based on a July Supreme Court ruling granting broad immunity to a sitting president.
- What other significant decision must the judge make regarding Donald Trump?
- Judge Juan Merchan aims to make his decision by Tuesday. This is the first of potentially two significant decisions he must make following Trump's election win; the other is whether to proceed with the sentencing scheduled for November 26th.
- What were the charges against Trump in the New York case, and what is the potential penalty?
- Trump was found guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records to conceal a hush-money payment made during the 2016 presidential campaign, and he faces up to four years in prison. He has stated his intention to appeal after sentencing.