In the latest development of former President Donald Trump’s criminal hush money case, the judge has decided to postpone the sentencing to September 18th. This decision came shortly after the Manhattan district attorney’s office announced that they would not object to Trump’s request to file a motion based on the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on presidential immunity. Although they believe the defendant’s arguments to be without merit, they do not oppose his request for leave to file and to adjourn the sentencing.
The Supreme Court ruling, which granted Trump some presidential immunity from criminal prosecution related to actions taken to overturn the results of the 2020 election, prompted Trump’s attorneys to request that the judge set aside the jury’s verdict in his hush money case. In response, the judge has signaled that he will rule on Trump’s motion on September 6th. Trump has until July 10th to submit his papers, while the district attorney’s office has until July 24th to respond.
Originally, the sentencing was scheduled for July 11th, just days before Trump was supposed to claim the GOP presidential nomination at the Republican National Convention. However, with the new postponement, the sentencing has been rescheduled for September 18th at 10 a.m. ET.
In May, Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records related to a hush money payment made in 2016 to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. The defense argues that the conviction should be thrown out because the prosecutors relied on evidence and testimony that should have been protected by presidential immunity. This includes Trump’s tweets, a government ethics form, and the testimony of former Trump aide Hope Hicks. The defense believes that these verdicts violate the presidential immunity doctrine and pose significant risks to the Executive Branch.
During the trial, Hicks testified that Trump preferred the story of his alleged affair with Stormy Daniels to come out after the 2016 election. The prosecution considered this testimony to be devastating to Trump’s case. They stated that Hicks realized the impact of her testimony, which they believed would be the final blow for Trump.
As the case continues to unfold, the judge’s decision to postpone the sentencing allows for further consideration of Trump’s motion to set aside his conviction. The outcome of this case will have significant implications for Trump and his legal battles.
We will keep you informed as this story develops, on Fan Reviews News.
