Trump’s July 11 sentencing for his 34-count conviction in Manhattan might be delayed after the Supreme Court released its decision on presidential immunity.
The Manhattan DA’s office will not oppose delaying sentencing as the ex-president’s motion seeks to overturn his hush money verdict, per Daily Mail.
Judge Juan Merchan will make the final decision.
On Monday the Supreme Court ruled that Trump enjoys “absolute” immunity from prosecution for “official acts” made while in office, Resist the Mainstream reported.
The court’s 6 to 3 ruling allowed Trump’s legal team to make more appeals that could delay the scheduling of the 2020 election case against him for months or years.
The case could even be dropped entirely.
Also on Monday Trump’s attorney sent a letter asking to set aside his conviction and delay his sentencing following the blockbuster Supreme Court decision.
The Trump team contended he is immune from prosecution for conduct alleged to involve official acts during his tenure in office.
Daily Mail reports that Trump’s sentencing date next week will likely be pushed back because both parties have agreed to it.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
