Donald Trump Falsifying Business Records Conviction Appeals

Reference TimelineLast updated APR 15
SUMMARY

On April 13, 2026, President Donald Trump nominated Matthew Schwartz, his lawyer in the falsifying business records appeal, to a seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. As of April 15, 2026, an appeals court upheld a gag order from Trump's criminal trial, which remains in effect through his sentencing. A federal appeals court revived Trump's request on February 4, 2026, to move his criminal conviction related to a hush money payment to federal court, sending the matter back to a district judge for further litigation after vacating an earlier ruling. A New York federal judge indicated on February 4, 2026, that he is unlikely to grant Trump's request to transfer his falsifying business records case from state to federal court, where he sought to argue presidential immunity and overturn his 2024 conviction. A court denied Trump's motion to dismiss the indictment and vacate the jury's verdict on January 3, 2026, following his conviction on 34 counts.

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April 2026 — 3 developments

  1. An appeals court upheld a gag order on August 1, 2024, which had been in place during Donald Trump's criminal trial and was set to remain through his sentencing.

    An appeals court upheld a gag order on August 1, 2024, which had been in place during Donald Trump's criminal trial and was set to remain through his sentencing. The order barred public comments on prosecutors and court staff, and Trump's lawyers had argued it should have been lifted post-trial.

  2. President Donald Trump nominated Matthew Schwartz, his lawyer in the falsifying business records appeal, to a seat on the U.

    President Donald Trump nominated Matthew Schwartz, his lawyer in the falsifying business records appeal, to a seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit on April 13, 2026. This nomination occurs while Schwartz is actively representing Trump in contesting his New York conviction.

  3. A judge has been assigned to re-evaluate Donald Trump's case for presidential immunity following an order from the 2nd U.

    A judge has been assigned to re-evaluate Donald Trump's case for presidential immunity following an order from the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. This is part of the ongoing appeals process for his New York conviction for falsifying business records.

February 2026 — 3 developments

  1. A federal appeals court has revived Donald Trump's request to move his criminal conviction related to a hush money payment to federal court.

    A federal appeals court has revived Donald Trump's request to move his criminal conviction related to a hush money payment to federal court. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit sent the matter back to a district judge for further litigation, vacating an earlier ruling that denied his transfer request. The judge is now set to reconsider Trump's bid to erase his conviction.

  2. A New York federal judge has indicated that he is unlikely to grant Donald Trump's request to transfer his falsifying business records case from state to federal court.

    A New York federal judge has indicated that he is unlikely to grant Donald Trump's request to transfer his falsifying business records case from state to federal court. Trump had sought this transfer to argue presidential immunity and overturn his 2024 conviction. The judge's stance suggests the case will likely remain in state jurisdiction for the appeal.

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January 2026 — 3 developments

  1. A recent report suggests a potential strategic shift in Donald Trump's appeal of his New York hush m…

    A recent report suggests a potential strategic shift in Donald Trump's appeal of his New York hush money convictions, with both the former president and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg reportedly focusing on federal court.

  2. Michael Cohen, Donald Trump's former personal attorney, has claimed that New York prosecutors pressured him to provide testimony that would help build cases against Trump.

    Michael Cohen, Donald Trump's former personal attorney, has claimed that New York prosecutors pressured him to provide testimony that would help build cases against Trump.

  3. A court has denied Donald Trump's motion to dismiss the indictment and vacate the jury's verdict in the falsifying business records case.

    A court has denied Donald Trump's motion to dismiss the indictment and vacate the jury's verdict in the falsifying business records case. This decision follows his conviction on 34 counts.

November 2025 — 1 developments

  1. A federal appeals court granted Donald Trump a partial legal victory, ordering a lower court to re-e…

    A federal appeals court granted Donald Trump a partial legal victory, ordering a lower court to re-evaluate its decision to keep his hush money conviction case within state jurisdiction, citing overlooked arguments regarding presidential immunity.

October 2025 — 3 developments

  1. Donald Trump has formally appealed his New York hush-money conviction, arguing the verdict resulted from a flawed trial and politically charged prosecution.

    Donald Trump has formally appealed his New York hush-money conviction, arguing the verdict resulted from a flawed trial and politically charged prosecution. Separately, a federal appeals court has revived Trump's request to move the criminal case to federal court, keeping alive the possibility of a federal takeover.

  2. Trump's lawyers filed an appeal of the Manhattan criminal case that led to his felony conviction for falsifying business records.

    Trump's lawyers filed an appeal of the Manhattan criminal case that led to his felony conviction for falsifying business records. Trump's attorneys argue that the case should not have been brought, that the judge should have recused himself, and that the conviction should be discarded.

  3. Donald Trump's attorneys formally appealed his New York hush money conviction on October 27, 2025, a…

    Donald Trump's attorneys formally appealed his New York hush money conviction on October 27, 2025, arguing that the trial was 'marred' by faulty evidence and critical mistakes made by the judge.

August 2025 — 1 developments

  1. An appeals court dismissed the $515m civil fraud penalty against Trump.

    An appeals court dismissed the $515m civil fraud penalty against Trump.

June 2025 — 1 developments

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January 2025 — 4 developments

  1. Donald Trump appealed his conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records, seeking to overturn the verdict.

    Donald Trump appealed his conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records, seeking to overturn the verdict.

  3. A Supreme Court filing from January 9, 2025, responded to Donald Trump's emergency application for a stay of his sentencing, arguing against his claim of immunity from prosecution.

    A Supreme Court filing from January 9, 2025, responded to Donald Trump's emergency application for a stay of his sentencing, arguing against his claim of immunity from prosecution. The document also referenced a separate, pending appeal.

  4. A New York State Supreme Court decision and order from January 3, 2025, addressed Donald Trump's mot…

    A New York State Supreme Court decision and order from January 3, 2025, addressed Donald Trump's motion to dismiss the indictment and vacate the jury's verdict on 34 counts of Falsifying Business Records in the First Degree.

December 2024 — 1 developments

  1. A New York judge ruled that Donald Trump is not eligible for presidential immunity in his hush money case, impacting his legal strategy for appealing the conviction.

    A New York judge ruled that Donald Trump is not eligible for presidential immunity in his hush money case, impacting his legal strategy for appealing the conviction.

May 2024 — 1 developments

  1. A New York State Supreme Court jury found Donald Trump guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records in the first degree, making him the first U.

    A New York State Supreme Court jury found Donald Trump guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records in the first degree, making him the first U.S. president to be convicted of a felony.

April 2024 — 2 developments

  1. Donald Trump was held in criminal contempt of court for comments he made about individuals involved with the trial, marking the first time a U.

    Donald Trump was held in criminal contempt of court for comments he made about individuals involved with the trial, marking the first time a U.S. president was held in criminal contempt.

April 2023 — 1 developments

  1. Donald Trump was arraigned in a New York court, where he pleaded not guilty to all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.

    Donald Trump was arraigned in a New York court, where he pleaded not guilty to all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.