Summary
President Donald Trump is appealing his conviction on 34 felony counts related to falsifying business records in New York. His lawyers argue the trial had significant legal errors and that a Supreme Court decision should provide him immunity. They want the conviction to be overturned and continue to seek changes in court jurisdiction.
Key Facts
- President Trump's attorneys filed an appeal against his felony conviction in New York.
- The conviction is linked to falsifying business records connected to a payment before the 2016 election.
- His legal team claims the trial violated constitutional rights and federal laws.
- Trump's lawyers say the trial viewed official presidential acts as part of the case improperly.
- They argue the judge in the case, Juan Merchan, should have recused himself but did not.
- A Supreme Court decision mentioned allows immunity for actions within a president's duties.
- Trump is also pursuing a move of the state case to federal court.
- He received a no-penalty sentence, but the conviction remains on his record.
