Lawyers for Donald Trump have filed a motion urging the judge to dismiss the indictment against him for falsifying business records, citing President Joe Biden’s language when he pardoned his son, Hunter Biden. The filing argues that Biden’s comments condemning the prosecution of his son as politically motivated and a miscarriage of justice also apply to Trump’s case. The attorneys claim that the prosecution threatens the functioning of the federal government and the balance of power in the country. They also highlight Trump’s contributions to the nation and argue that the case should be dismissed in the interest of justice.
The filing criticizes the Justice Department for its prosecutions of Trump in the past, calling them politically motivated witch hunts that were dropped after his re-election. The attorneys request that the judge dismiss the case, but if he plans to schedule a sentencing, they ask for a two-week stay to pursue federal injunctive relief. Trump’s spokesperson called the filing a “powerhouse motion” and expressed hope that the judge will end the case immediately.
The district attorney’s office has until December 9 to respond to the filing. Trump’s attorneys argue that the indictment should be dismissed due to presidential immunity protections, political motivation, and the impact on the balance of power in the country. They echo President Biden’s call to end the prosecution, emphasizing the need to put an end to the case as soon as possible.
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