Former President Trump is attempting to delay post-trial decisions in his New York hush money case, appealing to the Supreme Court for an intervention. Manhattan prosecutors oppose his efforts while the judge has hinted at a non-custodial sentence.
Former President Donald Trump is seeking to delay post-trial decisions in his New York hush money criminal case, hoping to have a federal court intervene and potentially overturn his felony conviction. Manhattan prosecutors are resisting Trump 's efforts, stating they could agree to postponing the ex-president's September 18th sentencing but oppose any broader delays. Trump 's lawyers have appealed to the Supreme Court after New York courts refused to postpone the sentencing by Judge Juan M.
Merchan, who presided over Trump's trial and conviction last May on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. Trump maintains his innocence. His legal team argues for an immediate stay of the sentencing to prevent alleged harm to the Presidency and federal government operations. Trump's spokesperson, Steven Cheung, called for the case dismissal, while the Manhattan district attorney's office plans to respond in court. Judge Merchan has indicated he will not impose jail time, fines, or probation
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