Trump does not have immunity for hush money case: Judge

Judge Juan Merchan ruled that Donald Trump’s felony conviction in the New York hush money case should not be dismissed based on the Supreme Court’s ruling on presidential immunity, as the evidence was unrelated to his official conduct as president. Trump’s lawyers contested the evidence as unofficial, but Merchan found it harmless and denied Trump’s motion for dismissal, prompting a likely appeal and further delays in sentencing. Trump’s defense team also alleged juror misconduct, prompting investigations while the case remains unresolved.

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