In the heart of New York, Manhattan prosecutors are standing firm on their historic conviction of Donald Trump, despite a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling suggesting that presidents cannot be criminally charged for official actions. In a court filing made public on Thursday, prosecutors insisted that the verdict should not be overturned, as the case revolves around personal misconduct, not presidential duties.
This legal battle traces back to hush money payments made to a porn star, which Trump was found guilty of concealing through falsified business records. Trump, who is also the Republican nominee for the upcoming November 5 election, denies any wrongdoing and has vowed to challenge the conviction.
The former president’s legal team argued that the prosecution’s use of evidence, such as Trump’s 2018 tweets and testimony from former White House aides, improperly related to his official acts. However, prosecutors countered, stating that these elements pertained to Trump’s private actions.
With sentencing scheduled for September 18, just weeks before the election, the legal saga continues. The judge has yet to decide whether to uphold the conviction or consider the defense’s request to dismiss the case. If the conviction stands, Trump could appeal to a higher court, prolonging this unprecedented legal journey.
