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Trump Hush Money Conviction at Risk
A judge is set to rule on whether to overturn Donald Trump's hush money conviction due to a Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity.
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Donald TrumpJuan M. MerchanStormy DanielsMichael Cohen
- What is the main legal issue Judge Merchan must decide?
- Judge Juan Merchan will decide whether to overturn Donald Trump's hush money conviction based on a Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity.
- What was Trump convicted of, and what are the potential penalties?
- Trump's conviction stems from falsifying business records related to a $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels to buy her silence; he faces potential penalties ranging from fines to imprisonment.
- How does Trump's status as president-elect impact the legal proceedings?
- Trump's impending return to the White House as president-elect adds another layer of complexity, potentially influencing the court's decision on whether to sentence a former and future president.
- What did the Supreme Court rule regarding the prosecution of former presidents?
- The Supreme Court ruled that former presidents cannot be prosecuted for actions taken while in office, leading Trump's lawyers to argue that some evidence presented at his trial should be excluded.
- What evidence is at the heart of Trump's lawyers' argument for overturning the conviction?
- The evidence in question includes Trump's presidential financial disclosure form and testimony from White House aides; prosecutors contend it's a minor part of their case.