Trump Appeals Conviction, Cites Presidential Immunity
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President-elect Donald Trump received an unconditional discharge following his conviction for falsifying business records. He was found guilty on 34 felony counts related to hush money payments during the 2016 election. Trump is appealing the conviction, arguing the case should be in federal court due to presidential immunity. His appeal is based on a Supreme Court ruling expanding presidential immunity, made after his trial. The appeal's outcome is uncertain, with arguments set for June 11th.
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