Manhattan prosecutors are asserting that Donald Trump’s conviction in the hush money case should not be overturned. This comes after the Supreme Court made a ruling about presidential immunity. The prosecutors stated there was no reason to change the verdict because the evidence against Trump was “overwhelming.”
In their filing on Thursday, the prosecutors argued that even if there were any mistakes made during the trial, they wouldn’t matter much given the strong evidence proving Trump’s guilt. They pointed out that the jury had plenty of proof to find Trump guilty of all 34 charges of falsifying business records, even if the Supreme Court ruled that evidence of a president’s official acts shouldn’t be used in a trial.
Trump’s lawyers have been trying to get the conviction thrown out, claiming that the Supreme Court ruling affects their case. They specifically mentioned the testimony of former White House aide Hope Hicks and Trump’s tweets as parts of the evidence that should not have been considered.
Trump is set to be sentenced in September, but that has been delayed to allow for discussions about the immunity issue brought up by his legal team. The Manhattan District Attorney’s office, however, maintains that the conviction is valid and should stand.
Prosecutors explained that the crimes Trump was convicted of – falsifying business records to influence the 2016 presidential election – were not related to any “official acts.” They argued that the Supreme Court’s ruling does not apply to this case. They also highlighted that Trump’s lawyers didn’t raise concerns during the trial about the evidence they are now challenging, stating that it’s too late to do so.
The district attorney’s office made it clear that even if the court finds any evidence related to official presidential acts was wrongly included in the trial, it doesn’t mean the conviction should be overturned. The prosecutors emphasized that the trial included a massive amount of testimony and documentation proving Trump’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
“For all the pages that the defendant devotes to his current motion, the evidence that he claims is affected by the Supreme Court’s ruling constitutes only a sliver of the mountains of testimony and documentary proof that the jury considered in finding him guilty of all 34 felony charges beyond a reasonable doubt,” they wrote.
They also argued that Trump’s tweets introduced in the trial are not official acts. According to the prosecutors, the content of those tweets deals with “unofficial acts” that do not receive immunity. They emphasized that the Supreme Court acknowledged that Trump could make public statements or tweets as a candidate for office or party leader rather than as the President executing his official duties.
Prosecutors also commented on Hope Hicks’ testimony, saying it only confirmed the large amount of other evidence that showed Trump tried to hide his sexual encounter with Stormy Daniels and the broader conspiracy involving Trump Tower.
The Manhattan district attorney’s office insisted that the indictment against Trump should not be dismissed because the grand jury didn’t base its decisions on evidence of “official acts.”
In response to the district attorney’s filing, Trump’s lawyers have requested the judge overseeing the case to allow them to respond. The discussions continue as Trump faces serious legal challenges, and the outcome of this case may have significant implications for his future.
This case highlights the complex intersection of law, politics, and personal conduct, making it a significant event in current affairs. As the legal battle unfolds, the focus remains on the evidence presented and the implications of the Supreme Court’s ruling on the matter. The public and media will be closely watching the developments leading up to the scheduled sentencing in September, as the ramifications of this case could extend well beyond the courtroom.
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Manhattan prosecutors are standing firm in their belief that the evidence against Trump is substantial, and they argue that any claims made by his legal team do not undermine the conviction that resulted from the trial. With discussions about presidential immunity and the nature of Trump’s actions, this case continues to be a topic of intense scrutiny and debate.
