Trump's lawyers ask judge to dismiss hush money conviction

President-elect Donald Trump's lawyers requested a judge to dismiss his hush money conviction, claiming it disrupts his presidential transition. In their filing, they argued that continuing the case is unconstitutional due to his "extraordinary circumstances" following the recent election. They also referenced President Biden's comments on his son Hunter's prosecution as evidence of political bias.

Prosecutors plan to respond by December 9, opposing dismissal but open to delaying sentencing until Trump’s term ends in 2029. Trump was convicted on 34 counts of falsifying records related to a $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels. He maintains his innocence and plans to appeal if the case is not dismissed.