Judge Juan Merchan Rejects Donald Trump's $130,000 Hush Money Conviction Dismissal Linked to 34 Counts

Dec 17, 2024, 04:33 AM

A New York judge has denied President-elect Donald Trump's request to dismiss his hush money conviction, which stems from a $130,000 payment made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels in 2016. The ruling was influenced by a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding presidential immunity. Judge Juan Merchan ruled that Trump's claims of immunity did not apply to this case, which involved 34 counts of falsifying business records. The overall future of the case remains uncertain, as Trump continues to face legal challenges related to this conviction.