Donald Trump Appeals Conviction in Stormy Daniels Hush Money Case

The former president seeks to overturn his conviction for falsifying business records related to a $130,000 payment during the 2016 election.

Donald Trump has formally filed an appeal against his conviction in the hush money case involving adult film actress Stormy Daniels.
The conviction stems from falsified business records used to conceal a $130,000 payment, which prosecutors argued was intended to influence the 2016 presidential election.
Although Trump received no jail time or fine, the court's ruling established his status as a convicted felon, marking the first such case involving a sitting U.S. president.
The appeal follows a jury's May 2024 verdict finding Trump guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records in New York.
Trump's legal team has been restructured, with new attorneys handling the appeal, as the legal process could potentially alter his criminal record.