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Trump Hush Money Case Ruling Delayed
Judge delays ruling on dismissing Donald Trump's hush money case verdict following Supreme Court's "immunity" decision.
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Donald TrumpJuan MerchanMichael CohenStormy DanielsAlvin Bragg
- What is the current status of Trump's sentencing?
- Trump's sentencing, initially scheduled for November 26th, is also postponed pending the judge's decision on the motion to dismiss the case.
- What is the counter-argument presented by Manhattan prosecutors?
- Manhattan prosecutors maintain that the verdict should stand, emphasizing that Trump's actions in orchestrating the hush-money payment to Stormy Daniels were committed while a private citizen.
- What arguments are Trump's lawyers making to have the verdict overturned?
- Trump's lawyers argue that evidence used against him, including White House conversations and tweets, falls under the Supreme Court's definition of "official acts", warranting dismissal.
- What decision did Judge Juan Merchan delay regarding Donald Trump's hush money case?
- Judge Juan Merchan delayed a ruling on dismissing the hush money case verdict against Donald Trump until November 19th, citing the Supreme Court's recent "immunity" ruling.
- What is the significance of the Supreme Court's recent "immunity" ruling in relation to this case?
- The Supreme Court ruling partially shields presidents from criminal prosecution for "official" duties, creating a "presumptive immunity" for acts within the "outer perimeter" of those duties, but not for "unofficial" acts.