New York appeals panel seems receptive to Trump's conviction challenge
President Donald Trump is seeking to erase his 2024 felony conviction over hush money payments tied to Stormy Daniels.
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What happened
President Donald Trump's lawyers are asking a New York appeals court to overturn his 2024 conviction in the hush money case. A panel of appellate justices heard his challenges to the conviction on falsifying business records. The judges appeared open to his arguments.
Why it matters
If the conviction is overturned, Trump's felony record from the case would be wiped out.
Timeline
- Nov 5, 8:43 AM ET: Trump's legal team planned to press the appeals court to throw out the verdict over the $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels.
- Nov 5, 4:30 PM ET: A panel of New York appellate justices heard Trump's challenges, and the judges appeared open to his push.
Coverage
- Judges appear open to Trump’s push to overturn hush money conviction (CNN)
- Trump tries to get 2024 conviction in hush money corruption case thrown out (The Guardian)
- Trump's lawyers to argue appeal in "hush money" case (CBS News)
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