Trump's Attorneys Seek to Postpone Sentencing Following Supreme Court Ruling in Hush Money Case

Donald Trump's legal team has requested a postponement of his sentencing in the hush money case following the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity. They have also expressed a desire to set aside the trial verdict in light of this decision.

Relevance of High Court's Immunity Decision

The attorneys are eager to brief New York state Judge Juan Merchan on the significance of the Supreme Court's immunity ruling. They argue that the decision validates their stance that the Manhattan district attorney should not have been permitted to present evidence at trial regarding Trump's official actions as president.

Conviction Appeal and Sentencing Postponement

Trump's legal team is aiming to invalidate the 34 felony counts of falsifying business records and delay the upcoming sentencing, as confirmed by sources familiar with the matter. The former president had pleaded not guilty to these charges, which stemmed from a hush money payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels during the 2016 presidential campaign.

Supreme Court Opinion

The attorneys highlighted a specific aspect of the Supreme Court's opinion, emphasizing limitations on the evidence admissible at trial. Trump is currently scheduled to be sentenced in 10 days.

Timeline of Events

Many actions presented as evidence during the hush money trial occurred prior to Trump's assumption of office in 2017. However, there were also discussions about events that transpired during his presidency, such as transactions and records directly involving him.

Response and Ruling

The district attorney’s office opted not to provide a comment regarding these developments. The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to reject Trump’s broad claim of immunity in his federal election interference case. This decision is also expected to affect the trial timeline in that particular case.

Impact on Election Day

The immunity ruling is likely to cause further delays in the election interference case, making it highly improbable for the trial to commence before Election Day. This ruling does not, however, affect all charges related to Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, but it establishes boundaries on certain actions linked to his presidential duties.