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Trump Conviction Ruling Delayed

Judge delays ruling on overturning Trump's conviction due to his re-election, while federal cases are dropped and the Georgia case remains on hold.

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What is the impact of the delay on Trump's sentencing?: The delay postpones Trump's sentencing, originally scheduled for November 26th. The judge will now hear arguments on November 19th.
What is the basis of Trump's motion to overturn the conviction?: Trump's team wants the case dismissed, arguing the use of certain evidence violated presidential immunity. Prosecutors requested a delay to consider the implications of Trump's re-election on the case.
How many criminal cases has Trump faced, and what is the status of each?: Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts related to hush money payments. This was the only one of four criminal cases against Trump to go to trial before his re-election.
What was the main development in Donald Trump's New York criminal trial?: Judge Juan Merchan delayed a ruling on whether Donald Trump's conviction should be set aside, granting a week's delay to consider the implications of Trump's re-election.
What is the Justice Department's rationale for closing the federal cases?: The Justice Department is closing the two federal criminal cases against Trump, citing a 2000 memo that prosecuting a sitting president would interfere with presidential duties. A Georgia case against Trump is on hold pending appeals.

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