Convicted longtime Trump friend and adviser Roger Stone has told the federal court he is appealing his sentence and his judge's refusal to grant him a new trial. The appeal effectively keeps Stone in the spotlight as he tries to avoid having to report to prison. Over the past two weeks, Stone has repeatedly shared messages on social media that he should be freed or pardoned, and his case is still capturing Trump's attention. Stone hasn't yet begun serving his 40-month sentence for lying to Congress, obstruction and witness intimidation. Read more https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/30/politics/roger-stone-appeal/index.html