Trump’s lawyers allege juror misconduct in fresh bid to overturn conviction

President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a news conference at Trump Tower. Picture: AP

President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers are raising a new claim in their fight to overturn his hush money conviction, alleging the verdict was tainted by juror misconduct.

But prosecutors contend the allegations in a defence court filing made public on Tuesday are “unsworn, unsupported” hearsay and part of a last-ditch effort to undermine public confidence in the case.