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President Trump's lawyers have filed an appeal against his criminal conviction in the Manhattan 'hush money' case, arguing that the case was improperly brought and should be dismissed, as part of his broader efforts to overturn the felony conviction related to payments made to Stormy Daniels during the 2016 election.
Trump's lawyers have appealed his 2024 criminal conviction related to hush money payments, arguing federal law preempts state charges and claiming the case is politically motivated; the appeal follows his sentencing and ongoing legal battles.
Former President Donald Trump has appealed his 34-count business fraud conviction related to hush money payments, seeking to overturn the verdict and transfer his case to federal court, potentially aiming to challenge his criminal record on presidential immunity grounds. Despite the conviction, Trump has faced minimal consequences, including winning reelection and no punishment so far, but remains a felon unless the appeal succeeds.
Donald Trump has formally appealed his 2024 criminal conviction in Manhattan, claiming the trial was flawed due to juror misconduct and judicial errors, as he seeks to overturn 34 felony convictions related to falsifying business records to conceal hush-money payments made during the 2016 election.
Diddy has officially filed an appeal against his federal criminal conviction and sentence, which includes a sentence of over four years for charges related to transportation across state lines for prostitution, while being acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking. His legal team plans to submit their substantive brief within 4 to 6 weeks.
The Supreme Court declined to hear Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal of her 20-year prison sentence for her role in Jeffrey Epstein's sex abuse ring, confirming her conviction and raising ongoing legal questions about the scope of nonprosecution agreements and the Epstein case.
A British aristocratic woman and her partner were convicted of manslaughter for the death of their newborn daughter, Victoria, who was found decomposed in a shopping bag after they went on the run to avoid authorities. The couple, who faced multiple charges including child cruelty and perverting the course of justice, had a history of criminal behavior and lived off-grid in freezing temperatures during their escape.
Donald Trump considers Sean 'Diddy' Combs 'sort of half-innocent' despite his federal conviction and finds pardoning him more difficult due to past criticisms and comments. Trump has been weighing a pardon for Combs, who was convicted of transportation related to prostitution, but Combs's past hostile remarks about Trump complicate the decision. Trump also discussed potential pardons for other high-profile figures like Ghislaine Maxwell.
Dahud Hanid Ortiz, a convicted murderer with a criminal past in Spain, was released from Venezuelan prison and brought to the U.S. as part of a prisoner swap negotiated by the Trump administration, despite some officials knowing of his criminal history; his release has caused concern among victims' families and raises questions about the handling of detainees.
President Trump is appealing his criminal conviction related to his hush money case, arguing for the case to be moved to federal court based on the Federal Officer Removal Statute, but legal experts suggest this argument is unlikely to succeed. The appeal hearing is scheduled in a Manhattan appellate court, with Trump not expected to attend, as his legal team seeks to overturn his conviction for falsifying business records connected to payments made before his presidency. The case remains a significant legal and political issue, with broader implications for federal and state court jurisdiction.
An appeals court is set to hear Donald Trump's challenge to move his criminal hush money case from state to federal court, arguing that presidential immunity and recent Supreme Court rulings should influence the case's jurisdiction. Trump was convicted last year on 34 felony counts related to hush money payments and business record falsification, with his legal team seeking to transfer the case to federal court, potentially affecting the case's outcome and Trump's ability to pardon himself. The decision could also lead to a Supreme Court review.
Two men, Harshkumar Ramanlal Patel and Steve Shand, were convicted for their roles in a human smuggling operation that led to the deaths of an Indian family attempting to cross the US-Canada border during a 2022 blizzard. The family, including two children, froze to death, highlighting the dangers of illegal immigration driven by economic and political factors. The case underscores the cruelty of smuggling networks that exploit vulnerable migrants seeking better lives.
New York prosecutors are willing to delay sentencing President-elect Donald Trump for his conviction on falsifying business records until after he completes his upcoming presidential term. They oppose overturning the conviction but suggest deferring proceedings until Trump leaves office in 2029. This follows a Supreme Court ruling granting presidents immunity from prosecution for official acts, though prosecutors argue Trump's case is unrelated to presidential duties. The Manhattan DA's office has requested a new deadline for motions, and the judge has yet to decide on the matter.
Manhattan prosecutors have requested that a judge maintain key elements of a gag order on Donald Trump, citing numerous threats against officials involved in his case. The gag order, which restricts Trump from attacking witnesses, jurors, and court staff, was imposed before his trial began in April. Despite his conviction on 34 felony counts, Trump's lawyers have sought to lift the order. Prosecutors argue that the threats, including bomb threats and the disclosure of personal addresses, justify keeping the order in place. Trump is scheduled for sentencing on July 11.
New York police are reportedly seeking to revoke former President Donald Trump's gun licence following his recent criminal conviction for falsifying business records. Both state and federal laws prohibit individuals with felony convictions from possessing firearms. Trump, who has denied the charges and plans to appeal, turned over two guns after his licence was suspended last year. He is due to be sentenced on July 11, just days before being declared the Republican nominee for the upcoming presidential election.