WASHINGTON, Dec 17: A New York Judge, Juan Merchan, has dismissed the appeal from US President-elect Donald Trump aimed at overturning the indictment regarding hush-money payments made to former adult film star Stormy Daniels.
In May, a jury found Trump guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records connected to a payment to Daniels, with whom he allegedly had an affair. Trump has consistently denied these allegations, and his legal team submitted a motion to have the indictment thrown out.
“This Court finds that the evidence presented pertains solely to unofficial conduct, therefore providing no immunity protections,” the judge stated in his ruling, “The defendant’s request to dismiss the indictment and overturn the jury verdict under CPL 330.30(1) is denied.”
The US presidential election occurred on November 5, with Trump, who previously held the presidency from 2017 to 2021, being declared the victor by all major media outlets. Democratic nominee Kamala Harris acknowledged her defeat in a speech to her supporters. The Electoral College will cast its votes based on the voters’ decision on December 17, with the new Congress set to certify these results on January 6. The presidential inauguration is scheduled for January 20.
(UNI)
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