Former President Donald Trump's sentencing delay is agreed upon by District Attorney Alvin Bragg, following a substantial Supreme Court decision.
According to Fox News, former President Trump has moved to delay his sentencing, initially scheduled for July 11, 2024. Trump, convicted of 34 counts of falsifying business records, had pleaded not guilty to all charges.
The Supreme Court's 6-3 decision potentially changes the trajectory of the case against the former president, citing his status and actions taken during his term. In response, Trump is pushing to overturn the verdict given last month after a six-week trial led by District Attorney Bragg.
Trump's legal team has requested to file a motion to vacate the jury's verdict, leaning heavily on the new precedent set by the Supreme Court.
Alvin Bragg, the district attorney who charged Trump, has selectively agreed to this postponement. This decision could delay Trump's legal obligations until after the Republican National Convention, maximizing the time available for his legal team to prepare and present further arguments.
Bragg emphasized the importance of thorough legal procedures in his response to Trump's motion. He stated:
While the defendant's letter states that he does ‘not object to an adjournment of the July 11, 2024 sentencing date, his request to file moving papers on July 10 is necessarily a request to adjourn the sentencing hearing currently scheduled for July 11, 2024, pending resolution of the motion.
This delay allows Trump to submit his memorandum of law by July 10, the day before his originally scheduled sentencing. In turn, Bragg has requested an extension until July 24 to file a response to Trump's submissions.
Trump's request signals a strategic move to utilize the Supreme Court's ruling not just to delay sentencing but to overturn the jury’s verdict entirely. It reflects an ongoing legal debate about the scope of immunity former presidents possess and its impact on actions taken while in office.
In his correspondence, Bragg noted Trump’s maneuvers to leverage the recent Supreme Court decision. “Although we believe the defendant's arguments to be without merit, we do not oppose his request for leave to file and his putative request to adjourn sentencing pending determination of his motion,” Bragg added.
Trump's conviction last month came after a notable trial in Manhattan, where he faced multiple counts for falsifying business records.
If the motion to vacate his conviction goes forward, it could significantly recalibrate the legal challenges and narrative surrounding the former president as he eyes a re-nomination at the upcoming Republican National Convention.
Former President Donald Trump has successfully delayed his sentencing, originally set for July 11, 2024, after a Supreme Court decision that could impact the case. District Attorney Alvin Bragg has agreed to this postponement, allowing Trump additional time to challenge the jury's verdict, which found him guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business records.
This legal development might allow Trump to leverage the recent Supreme Court ruling to not only postpone his sentencing but potentially overturn the conviction, adding a significant twist to his ongoing legal battles as he approaches the Republican National Convention.
