New York
Former US President Donald Trump announced his intention to appeal his conviction in the hush money trial held in New York City. Trump made the statement during a press conference at Trump Tower in Midtown Manhattan. A jury found Trump guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records related to a payment of $130,000 to porn star Stormy Daniels in 2016. Trump criticized the trial as unfair and claimed it was rigged. He mentioned plans to appeal, citing the court’s alleged blocking of a crucial witness. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for July 11, ahead of the Republican National Convention. Trump and US President Joe Biden are set to have their first debate on June 27 in Atlanta, Georgia.
