Prosecutors requested a delay in Donald Trump sentencing in the hush money case. They told Judge Juan Merchan that Trump’s legal team needs more time to seek dismissal. Merchan must approve the delay.
Prosecutors acknowledged the difficulties of sentencing a president-elect. They suggested postponing sentencing until Trump’s presidency ends.
Trump’s lawyers claim president-elects have immunity similar to sitting presidents. They argue the case cannot move forward during his term. Prosecutors agreed to pause sentencing, citing Trump’s planned appeals and immunity arguments.
Trump’s spokesperson, Steven Cheung, declared the delay a victory. He accused prosecutors of political bias and celebrated the pause in proceedings.
A jury convicted Trump in May on 34 felony counts for falsifying business records. The charges relate to a hush money payment to Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. Trump denies the accusations and calls the case politically motivated.
Trump also faces charges in Georgia for allegedly trying to overturn the 2020 election. That case is paused while his lawyers challenge the prosecutor’s involvement.
The New York case marks the first criminal trial against Trump. It resulted in the historic conviction of a former U.S. president. (NBC News)
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