Manhattan Prosecutors Open to Delaying Trump’s Trial
Manhattan prosecutors have agreed to potentially delay the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump for up to 30 days. This decision comes as Trump's legal team requested more time to review newly obtained evidence related to hush money payments made during the 2016 election campaign.
Manhattan prosecutors have agreed to potentially delay the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump for up to 30 days. This decision comes as Trump's legal team requested more time to review newly obtained evidence related to hush money payments made during the 2016 election campaign.
The trial, which is set to be the first-ever criminal trial of a former US president, was originally scheduled to begin on March 25. However, in a recent filing, New York prosecutors expressed their willingness to postpone the trial start date to allow Trump's lawyers to thoroughly examine records from a previous federal investigation.
Trump, who is facing 34 counts of falsifying business records in connection to hush money payments made to adult performer Stormy Daniels, has maintained his innocence. His legal team argues that the payments were made to prevent embarrassment to Trump's family, not to influence the election as prosecutors claim.
In a redacted filing dated March 8, Trump's lawyers highlighted the need for additional time to review thousands of pages of documents recently provided by the US Attorney's office in Manhattan. They have also requested a 90-day delay to the trial and have raised the possibility of dismissing the indictment altogether based on the evidence presented.
While the decision to delay the trial ultimately lies with Justice Juan Merchan, Trump's legal team is hopeful that a postponement will provide them with ample time to prepare their defense. The trial delay could potentially impact the scheduling of three other criminal cases against Trump, which are currently pending.
Despite the legal challenges he faces, Trump remains steadfast in his denial of any wrongdoing. From the hush money case in Manhattan to the state criminal prosecution over his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, Trump has pleaded not guilty in all cases. As the legal proceedings continue, the former president is seeking to navigate the complexities of the justice system with the goal of clearing his name.
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