Trump Will ‘Speedily Appeal’ New York Criminal Case Amid Guilty Verdict

One of former President Donald Trump’s lawyers said Thursday that his client is ready to appeal.

Former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump stands surrounded by his legal team as he exits the courtroom after he was convicted in his criminal trial at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City on May 30, 2024. Justin Lane/Pool/AFP via Getty Images

One of former President Donald Trump’s lawyers said Thursday that his client is ready to appeal as he was found guilty in his New York criminal trial on Thursday.

Will Scharf, an attorney for the former president, told CNN in an exclusive interview that his team is prepared to launch an appeal.