Trump Fails to Derail New York Verdict, Other Appeals Remain (1)

Donald Trump failed to convince a judge to throw out his conviction in the New York hush money case on presidential immunity grounds, but the case is far from over as the president-elect continues to press other challenges to the verdict.

Justice Juan Merchan on Monday rejected Trump’s argument that the trial was tainted by evidence that wouldn’t have been allowed under a July US Supreme Court decision that gives presidents broad immunity from criminal charges. Merchan must still rule on additional requests Trump has made to toss the case because it would interfere with his ability to govern.

Merchan ...