I would think the fact the judge in this case would not allow Trump to defend himself in any way would be a basis for appeal as well.
Or the prosecutor had communications between themselves and Whitehouse counsel. Election interference anyone? And the fact Carroll has made baseless claims against other rich people as well.
You would think that Judges have an Honor Code that would cause them to excuse themselves when situations like that occur. Oh well, I guess honor is something Ancient.
Yep.