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Trump's Conviction Under Review

A Manhattan judge will decide whether to uphold Donald Trump's hush money conviction, considering a Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity.

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What is the current status of Donald Trump's conviction?: Donald Trump's conviction for falsifying business records is under review by a Manhattan judge. The judge will decide whether to uphold the verdict or dismiss it based on a recent Supreme Court ruling granting presidents broad immunity from prosecution.
How does Trump's recent election victory impact the legal proceedings?: Trump's election victory adds a new layer to the case, potentially influencing strategic decisions in his legal team's efforts to overturn the conviction and avoid sentencing. The possibility of a future president facing imprisonment is a significant political and legal issue.
What is the timeline for the judge's decision and potential sentencing?: The judge's decision is expected on Tuesday, but could be delayed depending on further legal maneuvers from Trump's legal team. If the verdict is upheld, sentencing is scheduled for November 26th.
How does the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity affect Trump's case?: The Supreme Court's ruling grants former presidents immunity from prosecution for official acts, but it's unclear whether this applies to Trump's case, as the actions in question occurred before and during his presidency, but involved personal conduct.
What are the arguments of Trump's lawyers and the prosecutors regarding the Supreme Court ruling?: Trump's lawyers argue that the Manhattan District Attorney's office tainted the case with inadmissible evidence and that the Supreme Court ruling should overturn the verdict. Prosecutors maintain that the evidence was admissible and the ruling doesn't impact the verdict.

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