Trump Sentencing Delay: DA Defers to Court Form

Trump Sentencing Delay: DA Defers to Court

Former President Donald Trump has requested a delay in his sentencing, originally scheduled for September 18, in a case related to hush money payments. The Manhattan District Attorney's office, led by Alvin Bragg, has responded by not opposing the delay but instead deferring the decision to Justice Merchan. This response comes in light of a recent Supreme Court decision regarding presidential immunity, which has introduced new legal complexities. Trump's legal team has argued for a delay citing this immunity issue, among other reasons, potentially pushing the sentencing past the upcoming election.

The DA's office, while acknowledging the legal intricacies, has indicated that Trump's other arguments for delay are not compelling. The final decision on whether to delay the sentencing now rests with Justice Merchan, who will consider the implications of the Supreme Court's ruling and the need for an orderly appellate process.