Trump Seeks To Set Aside NY Conviction

Published: Tue, 07/02/24

Updated: Wed, 07/03/24

Trump's lawyers asked a New York judge to set aside his hush money conviction and delay sentencing, citing the Supreme Court ruling supporting his immunity claim.Insert Preheader


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