Manhattan Prosecutors Challenge Trump's Verdict Appeal Amid Supreme Court Ruling

Manhattan prosecutors argue against former President Donald Trump's claim to set aside his criminal conviction following a Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. The case involved paying hush money to Stormy Daniels. Legal experts believe the judge is unlikely to toss the verdict, with Trump's sentencing set for September 18.

Manhattan prosecutors have challenged former President Donald Trump's attempt to overturn his criminal conviction, citing a recent Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity as irrelevant to their case, which involves hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels.

In a court filing dated July 24 and released on Thursday, the prosecutors stated that the Supreme Court's decision has no impact on their case, asserting that the evidence pertains to unofficial conduct. Trump, convicted on May 30, faces 34 felony counts related to falsifying business records to cover up payments made by his former lawyer, Michael Cohen.

Legal experts forecast that Justice Juan Merchan is unlikely to grant Trump's request to dismiss the verdict, given that the controversial conduct predates his presidency. However, Trump's sentencing has been postponed to September 18 to allow his defense team time to argue their case. The judge will make a decision by September 6, and if the conviction stands, Trump could appeal both the verdict and sentencing.

(With inputs from agencies.)