Prosecutors stated that Trump's presidency does not justify dismissing the hush money conviction, but they might consider freezing the case to wait for his term to end.
The Manhattan DA's office respects the jury's role while acknowledging the unprecedented legal complexities that Trump’s presidency brings, especially regarding the conviction from May.
Trump's lawyers argued that moving forward with sentencing could impose unconstitutional hurdles to the president's ability to govern, seeking to dismiss the case.
Judge Merchan has not yet decided on when to rule on Trump's appeal, which aligns with recent Supreme Court rulings on presidential immunity.
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