Lawyers for President-elect Donald Trump have received evidence of “grave juror misconduct” in the New York criminal case in which he was convicted on 34 felony counts. The attorneys wrote a letter to the court detailing the alleged misconduct, which they claim violated Trump’s rights under federal and New York law. The Manhattan District Attorney’s office has not responded to the claims.
The letter, which was unsealed, contains redacted details of the alleged misconduct, which the DA called “vague.” The judge in the case stated that unsworn and contested statements could threaten jurors’ safety if made public. Trump’s attorneys have urged the judge to consider the allegations while he decides on motions to dismiss the case, but the judge stated that he cannot do so based on hearsay.
The DA’s letter also mentioned that Trump’s attorneys did not want a hearing on the alleged misconduct, calling it “invasive fact-finding.” This development comes after the judge denied Trump’s bid to dismiss his conviction on charges of falsifying business records on the grounds of presidential immunity. Trump criticized the judge’s decision on social media, calling it “completely illegal” and claiming the case is a “Rigged Hoax.” Trump still has one more motion pending before the judge to dismiss the case against him.
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