Former President Donald Trump’s Trial Delay Request Denied by New York Judge
Former President Donald Trump’s attempt to postpone his trial on hush money charges involving Stormy Daniels was turned down by a New York judge.
Background
- Trump’s lawyers sought to delay the New York hush money case trial pending a review of his claim to presidential immunity in a separate criminal case.
- The case is under Judge Juan Merchan in Manhattan with a scheduled hearing on April 15.
Judge’s Decision
Judge Merchan deemed Trump’s request untimely, stating that the former president had ample opportunities to raise the immunity issue earlier.
Ruling
Merchan ruled that Trump is not immune from prosecution in the hush money case due to the delayed invocation of presidential immunity.
Legal Challenges
Special counsel Jack Smith criticized the legal premise in Trump’s classified information case, raising concerns about the application of the Presidential Records Act.
Impact
The trial delay could extend beyond the upcoming general election, affecting Trump’s presidential campaign.
Defence Argument
Trump’s defense team highlighted potential challenges if the case goes to a jury, emphasizing the lack of evidence supporting Trump’s classification of records under the PRA.
