Prosecutors from the Manhattan district attorney's office are urging a judge to proceed with President-elect Donald Trump's criminal conviction in the hush money case, emphasizing that the case should not be dismissed despite his presidential duties.

This hush money case is particularly significant as it marks the only one of Trump's four criminal indictments to go to trial, resulting in him becoming the first former president convicted of a crime.

The DA's office has stated that dismissing the conviction would undermine public confidence in the criminal justice system, labeling such an action as an 'extreme remedy'.

Bragg's office has argued that Trump's offenses are unrelated to any official presidential duties, reinforcing the necessity of maintaining public trust in the justice system.

Prosecutors clarified that the actions related to the hush money case do not involve official presidential acts and therefore are not protected by immunity laws.

In their response, prosecutors criticized Trump's character, highlighting his history of threats and derogatory comments about the District Attorney and the legal process.

Trump continues to maintain his innocence, characterizing the case as a politically motivated attack, and has sought an immediate dismissal based on claims of presidential immunity.

Prosecutors have refuted Trump's claims of misconduct, stating that these allegations have been dismissed by multiple courts and do not warrant the case's dismissal.

The final decision on whether to dismiss the charges will be made by Justice Merchan, but it remains uncertain when he will rule on the matter.

Bragg's actions are seen as a stand for the rule of law, emphasizing the collective responsibility to uphold justice against perceived impunity.

The overwhelming evidence of Trump's guilt, along with his past conduct during legal proceedings, weighs heavily against his request for dismissal.

Trump has faced numerous legal challenges, having been convicted once in criminal court and three times in civil court in New York, with the outcome of his current case resting with Judge Merchan.