The appeals process begins this Wednesday following Donald Trump's conviction last year on 34 counts of falsifying business records. The charges relate to a scheme to silence an adult film star, which threatened his 2016 presidential campaign. The conviction, upheld by sentencing, ensures Trump's return to the White House as the first criminally convicted president.
While the conviction carried no immediate consequences, his legal battles continue. A federal appeals court will hear arguments on moving the case to federal jurisdiction. Trump's attorneys claim the prosecution is unprecedented. If moved, the Justice Department could dismiss it. The charges stem from payments to Stormy Daniels, falsely recorded as "legal expenses."
The trial included testimony and evidence, leading to the guilty verdict. The judge's sentence preserved the verdict without criminal consequences, citing legal complexities. Trump denies wrongdoing. His attorneys argue certain evidence should have been withheld.
Trump's fight to move the case continues before a federal appeals court. He's also appealing a defamation verdict and a large civil fraud judgment.
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