Trump appeals hush money over presidential privilege, reported in the media

Lawyers representing Trump, who was indicted by a Manhattan grand jury exactly one year ago over repayment of hush money allegedly paid to adult film star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 presidential election, said Wednesday morning that An appeal was filed in New York.

The notice of appeal, which asks the appeals court to consider the judge's decision not to resign, was seen by CNN but quickly sealed, the agency said.

The appeal comes a week after Judge Juan Melchán rejected Trump's bid to delay the case earlier this month while the Supreme Court decides whether Trump will be granted immunity from prosecution in a separate criminal case. It was done later. The ruling could have far-reaching implications for Trump's ability to avoid prosecution. He has four ongoing criminal cases.

In his denial, Marchan argued that it was too late for Trump to assert presidential immunity in the New York case, saying that Trump had “raised his presidential immunity claim well in advance of filing the motion on March 7. There were countless opportunities.” Trump's request for a delay 'raises real questions' [its] Honesty and true purpose. ”

Trump also repeatedly went after both Marchand and his daughter on social media and criticized the gag order Marchand put in place after they tried to delay the start of the trial while the gag order challenge was processed. However, an appeals court judge rejected Trump's request for a gag order. A temporary stay last week.