Former President Donald Trump plans to appeal his conviction following his historic guilty verdict, with a focus on challenging the legal basis of the case and Stormy Daniels’ testimony regarding their alleged sexual encounter. Despite facing an uphill battle, Trump remains resolute in his decision to contest the verdict, aiming to overturn the conviction before his scheduled sentencing date on July 11, ahead of his anticipated reelection bid against Democratic President Joe Biden on November 5.
Trump’s defense lawyer, Todd Blanche, confirmed the intention to appeal after the sentencing, emphasizing the need to challenge Justice Juan Merchan’s oversight of the trial. The conviction stems from charges of falsifying business records related to a hush money payment to Daniels, which Trump denies, alleging political motives behind the prosecution led by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
