Trump’s conviction stems from accusations that he orchestrated hush money payments to suppress allegations of an affair, thereby influencing the 2016 election. The Manhattan jury found Trump guilty of falsifying records to conceal the payments.
Representation and Timeline
Trump is represented by D. John Sauer, William O. Scharf, Michael E. Talent, Kenneth C. Capps, Todd Blanche, and Emil Bove. The Manhattan DA’s office is represented by Steven C. Wu, Alan Gadlin, and John T. Hughes.
It remains unclear when the Supreme Court will rule on the matter. Trump’s legal team has requested an immediate decision to halt proceedings.
