Insights into the NY Court’s Decision on Trump’s Hush Money Case
On December 16, 2024, Judge Juan Merchan of the Manhattan Supreme Court upheld President-elect Donald Trump’s conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records related to hush money payments during his 2016 presidential campaign.
Trump’s legal team had sought to overturn the conviction, arguing that a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision granting presidential immunity should apply to this case.
However, Judge Merchan ruled that the Supreme Court’s immunity decision did not extend to Trump’s actions in this instance, as the conduct occurred before he assumed the presidency and was not part of his official duties.
This ruling maintains the conviction, which stems from efforts to conceal payments to adult film actress Stormy Daniels during the 2016 campaign.
The case has been a significant legal challenge for Trump, marking the first time a former president has been convicted of a felony.
The decision has sparked discussions about the potential implications for Trump’s upcoming term and the broader legal landscape.
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