Q: Is President Trump considered a convicted felon even though he has not yet been sentenced?
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President-elect is considered a convicted felon, despite not having been sentenced yet. In May, a New York jury found him guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business records, making him the first US president to be convicted of a crime. This conviction stems from his involvement in a hursh money payments to a porn star.
As a convicted felon, President-elect Trump faces certain consequences, such as being unable to serve on a jury. However, it's worth noting that his wealth and status will likely shield him from many of the negative consequences that typically come with a felony conviction.
President-elect's sentencing is currently on hold, and his lawyers are seeking to have the case dismissed. The prosecutors, however, oppose dismissing the case and have asked the judge to set a schedule to litigate the matter.
See https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/judge-indefinitely-delays-trumps-sentencing-date-in-hush-money-case
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