Trump Appeals Hush Money Conviction with New Lawyers

Former President Donald Trump has filed an appeal against his conviction in the New York hush money case, where he was convicted on 34 counts of falsifying business records related to payments to Stormy Daniels during the 2016 presidential campaign. Trump's new legal team from Sullivan & Cromwell, led by Robert Giuffra, argued that the Manhattan DA's actions set a dangerous precedent and expressed confidence in overturning the conviction. This legal team replaces Trump's previous attorneys, Todd Blanche and Emil Bove, who have been nominated for senior positions in the Justice Department. Trump was sentenced to an unconditional discharge, avoiding prison time or fines, but the conviction remains on his record. The appeal will be brought before New York's Appellate Division, First Department, following previous unsuccessful pre-trial appeals. Trump's legal strategy aims to dismiss the case entirely, underlining its significance for the rule of law and the integrity of New York's legal system.