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Trump lawyers try to appeal convictions in his Stormy Daniels "hush money" case

Trump lawyers try to appeal convictions in his Stormy Daniels "hush money" case

Summary

President Donald Trump’s lawyers argued Thursday that his conviction in the Stormy Daniels hush-money case should be overturned. They said some evidence presented to the jury may be covered by presidential immunity.

Key Facts

  • A jury unanimously convicted Trump on 34 felony counts in the case.
  • The charges were tied to a 2016 payment to Stormy Daniels.
  • Trump’s lawyers are seeking to overturn the conviction.
  • Judges questioned Trump’s lawyers during Thursday’s arguments.
  • The defense argued that presidential immunity may apply to some evidence presented to jurors.
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