Manhattan prosecutors have concurred with Donald J. Trump’s request to delay his criminal sentencing, allowing the judge overseeing the case to consider a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that may affect his conviction, according to new court filings.
Potential Sentencing Delay
The decision to postpone the sentencing rests with the judge. However, with both the prosecution and defense in agreement, it is likely that the judge will grant the delay.
Trump’s Conviction and Sentencing
Mr. Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in connection with covering up a sex scandal during his 2016 presidential campaign. Originally, he was set to be sentenced on July 11. The former president faces a maximum of four years in prison, though his sentence could be as lenient as a few weeks in jail or probation.
Supreme Court Ruling Impact
On Monday, the Supreme Court granted Mr. Trump broad immunity from prosecution for official actions taken during his presidency. This decision significantly impacts his federal criminal case in Washington, where he is accused of attempting to overturn his 2020 election loss.
While the Manhattan case focuses on personal activities during his campaign rather than his presidency, Trump’s lawyers argued on Monday that some of the evidence used by prosecutors stemmed from his time in the White House. According to the Supreme Court’s new ruling, not only are presidents shielded from prosecution for official acts, but evidence of those acts cannot be used to support other accusations.
Future Implications
The judge’s decision on the sentencing delay will be closely watched, as it could set a precedent for how evidence related to presidential actions is treated in future legal proceedings involving former presidents.
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