Recently, House Speaker Johnson called on the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in a case, prompting legal expert George Conway to weigh in on the matter. Conway emphasized that the typical course of action for an appeal involves the defendant being sentenced first, followed by potential appeals at various levels of the judicial system.
Conway highlighted the established process, stating that after the defendant's sentencing on July 11, they have the option to appeal to the Appellate Division, First Department of the Supreme Court of the state of New York. If unsuccessful there, the defendant can further appeal to the Court of Appeals of the state of New York. Only after exhausting these state-level options can the case potentially reach the Supreme Court of the United States, provided there is a federal issue at hand.
Conway expressed surprise at Speaker Johnson's call for the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene, especially considering Johnson's legal background. Conway's remarks underscored the importance of following the standard appellate process before seeking intervention from the highest court in the country.
