Former President Donald Trump's legal team has taken action in his Manhattan criminal case by filing a notice of appeal, according to court records. This move comes just one week before his trial is scheduled to commence.
The specifics of the appeal are not yet publicly available, but a source has indicated that the appeals relate to the gag order imposed on Trump and the venue for the trial. Trump's lawyers have been vocal in their opposition to the gag order and have sought to change the trial location away from Manhattan, citing its predominantly Democratic population.
The appeals court is set to hear arguments from both Trump's legal team and Manhattan prosecutors later on Monday afternoon. It is noted that Trump himself is not expected to be present during these proceedings.
Jury selection for the trial is slated to begin on April 15, marking a significant milestone in the legal proceedings against the former president.
