Trump Files Notice to Appeal Hush Money Conviction Amid Campaign Concerns

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Posted by NewAdmin on 2025-01-30 09:40:56 |

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In January 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump's legal team formally notified a New York state court of his intent to appeal his criminal conviction related to hush money payments made to adult film actor Stormy Daniels. The case stemmed from a $130,000 payment arranged by Trump’s former personal lawyer before the 2016 election, allegedly to silence Daniels about a sexual encounter she claims to have had with Trump, which he denies. Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts for falsifying business records to cover up the payment. He argued that the case was politically motivated and part of a broader effort to harm his campaign for the 2024 presidential election.  

Trump’s lawyers, including Robert Giuffra, have stated that they aim to have the case dismissed on appeal, asserting that the criminal law was being misused to target him. Giuffra, who had previously been under consideration for attorney general in Trump's administration, will handle the appeal. 

In the legal process, Trump plans to appeal not only the jury’s guilty verdict on May 30, 2024, but also the January 10, 2025 sentence imposed by Justice Juan Merchan, which granted an unconditional discharge. This meant Trump would not face jail time but would have a conviction on his record. As the first sitting or former U.S. president to be convicted of a crime, Trump had already indicated he would challenge the ruling. His lawyers now have six months to submit more detailed arguments supporting their appeal. The case remains highly politicized, with Trump and his supporters framing it as an attempt to disrupt his presidential campaign.

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