Trump Hush Money: S&C Appeal Details
donald Trump’s legal team is aggressively appealing his hush money conviction, with attorneys from Sullivan & Cromwell leading teh charge, emphasizing the pivotal question: state versus federal court. The appeal, focusing on where the case is heard, could drastically alter the legal trajectory and has the potential to reach the U.S.Supreme Court. his team is citing broad presidential immunity, challenging evidence from the original trial. Sullivan & Cromwell, a powerhouse in the legal world, is a key player in this high-stakes battle. The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, however, is steadfast in its assertion that the case was properly tried in New York.news Directory 3 will have more details as they appear. Discover what’s next as the Second Circuit Court of Appeals considers the next move.
Trump’s Legal Team Appeals Hush Money Conviction, Seeking Federal Court Review
Updated June 11, 2025
Donald Trump‘s legal team, including attorneys from Sullivan & Cromwell, appeared in a Manhattan courtroom
wednesday to argue for an appeal in his conviction for falsifying business records related to hush money
payments to Stormy Daniels. The core issue revolves around whether the appeal should be heard in state or
federal court.
Sullivan & Cromwell, a prominent law firm with a 146-year history and $2 billion in revenue last year, joined
Trump’s defense in January. The firm has represented major business entities, including openai and Discover, in
high-profile deals.
Trump’s legal team is pushing for the appeal to be heard in federal court, a move that could perhaps lead
to further appeals in the U.S. Supreme Court. They argue that a previous Supreme Court ruling granting
presidents broad immunity powers should apply to the case, potentially invalidating key evidence presented during
the original trial.
The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office maintains that the case was appropriately tried in New York County
criminal court and that presidential immunity should not extend to the personal nature of the evidence presented.
What’s next
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals will consider whether U.S.District Judge Alvin Hellerstein erred in rejecting
Trump’s attempt to move the case to federal court after the trial but before sentencing. The outcome of this
hearing could significantly impact the future trajectory of Trump’s appeal and his efforts to overturn the
conviction.