Trump Moves to Overturn Manhattan Conviction, Citing Immunity Decision
Former President Donald J. Trump aims to overturn his recent criminal conviction in Manhattan, citing a new Supreme Court ruling granting him immunity for official acts. His sentencing delay request could impact the July 11 schedule. The case involves a sex scandal cover-up pre-2016 election.
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Former President Donald J. Trump is seeking to overturn his recent criminal conviction in Manhattan and delay his upcoming sentencing by citing a new Supreme Court ruling granting him immunity for official acts during his presidency. Trump's lawyers have requested to set aside the verdict based on this ruling, which could impact his sentencing scheduled for July 11. The Manhattan case involves charges related to a sex scandal cover-up before the 2016 election, and Trump's legal team argues that evidence from his time in office was improperly used. The district attorney's office has not yet responded to this latest development. The judge faces a complex decision with potential political implications, as imprisoning Trump could deepen divisions while showing leniency might be viewed as special treatment. Trump's sentencing could range from jail time to probation, with various factors influencing the final decision. This legal maneuver comes amidst Trump's other pending criminal cases, including allegations of election interference.
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