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Trump's Lawyers Push For Hush Money Conviction Dismissal

Former President Donald Trump waits for the start of proceedings in Manhattan criminal court, Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in New York. Before testimony resumes Tuesday, the judge will hold a hearing on p

New York prosecutors have announced their intention to challenge attempts to dismiss Donald Trump's hush money conviction. This comes a day after the president-elect's lawyers urged a judge to expedite the case's resolution before Trump assumes office in January.

Trump's legal team, in a letter to Judge Juan M. Merchan, emphasized that prolonging the case would disrupt Trump's transition back to the White House and hinder his ability to govern effectively. They plan to formally request dismissal by December 20, following Special Counsel Jack Smith's upcoming disclosures in two federal cases against Trump.

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