Prosecutors Oppose Dismissal of Trump's Conviction

New York prosecutors are opposing President-elect Donald Trump's request to dismiss his hush money conviction as his sentencing approaches, although they are open to delaying the case until after his second term begins. Trump's conviction, which stems from falsifying business records associated with hush money payments to silence allegations of an affair, has raised complex legal questions regarding presidential immunity. The Manhattan district attorney's office emphasized that Trump's presidency does not justify dismissing a case that has already been tried, but they acknowledged the need to balance constitutional interests. The judge, Juan Merchan, must decide whether to postpone the sentencing scheduled for November 26, toss the conviction, or proceed despite the upcoming presidential term. Trump’s legal team is also pursuing an appeal against the conviction, asserting that the payments were legitimate legal expenses. This case marks a historic moment, as it makes Trump the first former president convicted of a felony.