Manhattan Prosecutors Agree to Delay Trump's Sentencing
Manhattan prosecutors delay Donald J. Trump's sentencing to assess Supreme Court ruling impact on hush money conviction. Both sides support delay, potentially affecting sentencing before Republican National Convention. Prosecutors believe Trump's immunity argument lacks merit.
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Manhattan prosecutors have agreed to delay Donald J. Trump's sentencing following his request to allow the judge to assess whether a recent Supreme Court ruling could impact his conviction for covering up hush money paid to a porn star during his 2016 campaign. Trump faces probation or prison time after being convicted of falsifying business records. The delay, supported by both sides, could potentially impact the sentencing scheduled just before his nomination for president at the Republican National Convention. Trump's lawyers argue that the Supreme Court's decision granting presidents immunity for official acts should void his conviction. The prosecutors did not oppose the delay, despite believing Trump's arguments lack merit. The case, led by the Manhattan district attorney, is the first to result in a conviction for an American president. The charges stem from a hush-money payment made to Stormy Daniels, with prosecutors alleging a broader conspiracy involving Trump and his associates to influence the 2016 election. The delay in sentencing marks a significant development in a case that could hold Trump accountable for his actions.
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