Former President Donald Trump was found guilty in May on all counts following a six-week-long trial, marking the first conviction of a former U.S. President. The charges brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg in April 2023 included 34 counts of falsifying business records in the first degree, to which Trump pleaded not guilty. Trump has vowed to appeal the verdict.
The prosecution of Trump by Bragg has been criticized as politically motivated by a committee, which highlighted legal and procedural defects in the case. The committee's report raised concerns about the use of lawfare tactics and a perceived two-tiered justice system.
The report outlined how Bragg's prosecution relied on a controversial theory of criminal liability, leading to criticism of the trial judge and the Biden administration for not intervening in the case.
The committee emphasized that Trump did not receive a fair trial in Manhattan due to alleged biases and legal shortcomings. They called for a review of the case, suggesting that appellate courts should reverse the verdict and dismiss the indictment.
Trump's sentencing, initially scheduled for July 11, has been postponed until September 18 following his efforts to overturn the conviction based on the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity.
The Supreme Court's decision affirmed substantial immunity for former presidents regarding official acts performed while in office, adding a new dimension to the legal battle surrounding Trump's conviction.
