Judge Rejects Trump's Effort to Overturn Hush Money Conviction on Immunity Grounds

The Convicted Felon president-elect had argued the charges should be dismissed because of a Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity in July.

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A New York judge has denied Donald Trump’s request to throw out his guilty verdict in the hush money case, dismissing the president-elect’s claims of protection under presidential immunity.

Judge Juan Merchan issued the ruling on Monday, firmly rejecting Trump’s argument that his recent election victory shields him from prosecution.

Judge Rejects Trump's Effort to Overturn Hush Money Conviction on Immunity Grounds

The Convicted Felon president-elect had argued the charges should be dismissed because of a Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity in July.

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