Former President Donald Trump has appealed his conviction for covering up hush payments to an adult film star. Announced on Wednesday by his legal team was the selection of fresh attorneys to reverse the landmark conviction.Challenging the New York jury’s guilty verdict and the sentencing handed down on January 10, Trump has retained lawyers from the reputable law firm Sullivan and Cromwell.

“President Donald J. According to Robert Giuffra, Trump’s appeal is vital for the rule of law, New York’s standing as a worldwide business, financial, and legal hub, as well as for the presidency and all government officials. He added, “”The misuse of the criminal law by the Manhattan (prosecutor) to target President Trump sets a dangerous precedent, and we look forward to the case being dismissed on appeal.

Although New York Judge Juan Merchan did not sentence jail time or a fine, he supported the jury’s guilty finding, therefore rendering Trump the first former United States. president.Convict of a felony. May 2024, Donald was convicted on 34 counts of falsifying business records that had potential incarceration. Witnesses testified during the trial that Donald Trump had fraudulently hidden payments meant for adult film actress Stormy Daniels to keep her quiet about their supposed affair ahead of the 2016 presidential election.

Trump had previously attempted to postpone the criminal proceedings after a New York State appeals court denied his appeal for a hearing. Still, the Supreme Court determined that the sentencing could go forward. Trump’s attorneys officially stated in a legal filing on Tuesday, “Trump) hereby appeals at the First Department of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York from the judgment of conviction…”. and sentence turned.” The appeal document did not define the arguments supporting questioning the judgment.

Trump has repeatedly referred to the prosecution a “witch hunt,” a charge that prosecutors said was “meant to have a chilling effect” on his legal cases.