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Trump's Immunity Decision Postponed
A New York judge delays ruling on Donald Trump's immunity claim in a hush-money case, impacting his conviction and potential sentencing.
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- What is the main topic of this news article?
- A New York judge postponed a decision on Donald Trump's immunity in a hush-money case for one week, until November 19th. The delay follows requests from both the prosecution and defense. The decision will impact Trump's May conviction and potential sentencing.
- What charges was Donald Trump found guilty of?
- Trump was found guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records related to hush-money payments made during the 2016 presidential campaign. This is the first time a former U.S. president has been convicted of a crime, and he was subsequently re-elected President.
- When is the next key date in this legal proceeding?
- The sentencing, originally scheduled for mid-September, was postponed until after the election. If the judge denies Trump's immunity claim, the sentencing will proceed. A possible sentence could range from probation to several years in prison.
- How does the Supreme Court ruling affect Trump's case?
- The Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity plays a significant role in Trump's defense. While the case focuses on actions before Trump's presidency, his lawyers argue evidence from his time in office was used in the prosecution.
- What are the potential outcomes of the judge's decision on immunity?
- Trump's legal team has actively tried to obstruct and halt the legal proceedings. Their arguments for immunity hinge on the Supreme Court's decision regarding presidential immunity for official actions.