Trump's Attempt to Postpone Hush Money Sentencing: Legal Battle Continues
President-elect Donald Trump is pushing to postpone his upcoming sentencing for the hush money conviction, arguing that the hearing should be delayed pending his appeal.
Legal Maneuvers
Trump’s legal team has indicated their intent to petition a New York appeals court to overturn the jury’s verdict from May, where Trump was found guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business documents. Central to his appeal is the assertion of presidential immunity, a stance previously dismissed by Justice Juan Merchan, the trial judge.
Immunity Claims
In his plea, Trump insists that the sentencing process should be paused while higher judicial bodies deliberate on the immunity issue. Merchan, in a recent ruling, declined Trump’s request to dismiss the case and scheduled the sentencing for January 10th. Notably, Merchan hinted at a non-custodial sentence for Trump, considering his imminent return to the White House.
Legal Standoff
The legal battle over the hush money scandal continues to unfold, with Trump’s efforts to delay the sentencing marking the latest chapter in this ongoing saga. Stay tuned for further updates as the courtroom drama plays out.
