Trump’s Legal Plea
President-elect Donald Trump has filed a request with the U.S. Supreme Court to halt proceedings in the New York state court regarding his sentence. The case involves a $130,000 payment made by his former lawyer, Michael Cohen, to adult film actress Stormy Daniels.
Trump’s Legal Team’s Argument
Trump’s legal team argued that the New York court’s decision could undermine the authority of a sitting president and negatively impact government functionality. They further stated that the case is unlawful as Trump, in his presidential capacity, is entitled to legal immunity.
Supreme Court Seeks Response
The U.S. Supreme Court has asked prosecutors to respond to the request by Thursday, indicating that a decision on the matter might come swiftly.
Efforts to Avoid Conviction
While Trump has faced setbacks in his attempts to overturn the conviction, the court has ruled that he will not face imprisonment. However, a criminal record will be noted against him, without any additional penalty or fine imposed.
