A judge in New York has refused to dismiss former President Donald Trump's hush money conviction, despite a recent Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity.
A judge in Manhattan refused to dismiss former President Donald Trump 's hush money conviction despite the US Supreme Court 's recent ruling on presidential immunity. Trump's lawyers had argued that the conviction should be thrown out because some of the evidence presented at trial was related to his official actions as president. However, Judge Juan M.
Merchan ruled that the evidence was primarily related to Trump's personal conduct and did not fall under the immunity protections granted by the Supreme Court. The judge stated that Trump's lawyers could raise other arguments for dismissal, but it remains unclear when or if a sentencing date will be set. Prosecutors have indicated a willingness to accommodate Trump's upcoming presidency, but they maintain that the conviction should stand
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