Lawyers for Donald Trump are urging the judge who presided over his conviction for falsifying business records to dismiss the indictment against the president-elect. They cited President Joe Biden’s recent pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, as evidence that the prosecution against Trump was politically motivated. The lawyers argued that Biden condemned the Department of Justice for unfairly prosecuting his son and engaging in political theater, which is similar to what they believe is happening in Trump’s case.
They claim that the case against Trump is based on a flawed legal theory and should never have been brought. They argue that Trump, as president, is protected by presidential immunity and that the prosecution threatens the functioning of the federal government. They also highlight Trump’s contributions to the country and urge the judge to dismiss the indictment in the interests of justice.
The lawyers took aim at the suggestion by the DA’s office that the case could be put on hold until Trump leaves office, calling it ridiculous. They also criticize the Justice Department for its past politically motivated prosecutions of Trump, which were dropped after his re-election. They urge the judge to toss the case and provide Trump with the opportunity to pursue federal injunctive relief.
Overall, the filing by Trump’s lawyers seeks to have the indictment against him dismissed, arguing that the prosecution is politically motivated and legally flawed. They are calling on the judge to act in the interests of justice and to end the prosecution against Trump immediately.
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