Judge Upholds Donald Trump’s Conviction in Hush Money Case

Trump remains the first former U.S. president convicted of a crime as efforts to overturn the verdict are rejected.

Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn his conviction in the New York hush money case has been denied by Judge Juan Merchan.
The court ruled that presidential immunity does not apply, as the actions in question occurred before Trump’s presidency and were conducted as a private citizen.
Trump was convicted in May 2024 on 34 counts related to falsifying business records to conceal a $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels during the 2016 election campaign.
The sentencing decision has been delayed indefinitely, with the possibility of it being postponed until after Trump’s second term, should he remain in office until 2029.
Trump’s legal team continues to pursue appeals, arguing the case is politically motivated and raising concerns about the admissibility of certain evidence.