(PatriotNews.net) – Trump’s attempt to overturn his hush-money conviction in New York hit a roadblock as claims of juror misconduct lost credibility in court.
At a Glance
- Lawyers for Trump allege evidence of juror misconduct in the criminal case.
- The judge dismissed these claims as ‘mere hearsay and conjecture.’
- Claims of juror misconduct remained vague due to redacted evidence.
- The Manhattan DA’s office dismissed the claims as inaccurate.
- Trump criticized the judge’s decision on social media.
Juror Misconduct Allegations
Trump’s legal team claims to have unearthed “grave juror misconduct” in his New York hush-money conviction. These allegations, however, were viewed with skepticism by Judge Juan Merchan, as the arguments presented were described as “mere hearsay and conjecture.” Trump’s attorneys argue this misconduct compromised his constitutional rights, but the Manhattan DA’s office dismissed the accusations as “vague” and inaccurate.
A key issue arose when details of the alleged misconduct were largely redacted in the legal correspondence. Despite this, Trump’s attorneys pushed for the case’s dismissal. In their view, a juror’s contact with the defense team raises substantial concerns about fairness and bias in the trial, potentially influencing the guilty verdict on 34 felony counts.
Donald Trump's lawyers are urging the judge in his criminal hush money case to throw out his conviction based on unsworn allegations of "grave juror misconduct." https://t.co/vldgC9mcqr
— ABC News (@ABC) December 17, 2024
Denial of Motion to Dismiss
Amidst these claims, Trump’s motion to dismiss the conviction based on presidential immunity was denied. The judge emphasized that the allegations must be supported by sworn statements to be considered credible. Trump’s legal team chose not to request a hearing on the misconduct allegations, terming it “invasive factfinding.” This lack of action underscored the judge’s position, dismissing the unsworn claims as unsubstantiated.
“Allegations of juror misconduct should be thoroughly investigated. However, this Court is prohibited from deciding such claims on the basis of mere hearsay and conjecture.” – Judge Juan Merchan
While Trump’s attorneys consider further options, they continue to argue that the trial process was tainted by political bias, potentially impacting the jury’s decision. As Trump remains critical of Judge Merchan’s rulings, the legal battle over the conviction remains alive, with pending motions still potentially affecting the case’s outcome.
⚖️🗽 Trump's lawyers cite alleged juror misconduct in bid to overturn hush money verdict
Donald Trump’s legal team has requested a judge overturn his conviction related to hush money payments, alleging juror misconduct, though details remain under seal.
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— PiQ (@PiQSuite) December 17, 2024
Ongoing Legal Battle
Trump’s reelection has added complexities to the ongoing legal proceedings, postponing his sentencing indefinitely. The defense team plans to leverage this delay to explore further legal avenues, including invoking presidential immunity and challenging perceived biases in the judicial process. With each legal maneuver, the case highlights the intersection of high-profile justice and political influence, as all parties await the potential resolution of this contentious matter.
Trump’s battle continues as his legal team explores numerous strategies to overturn the conviction, all while maintaining that justice was compromised due to improper conduct and partisan bias.
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