BREAKING: Manhattan DA Office Open To Delaying Trump’s Sentencing To After RNC Convention

The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office overseeing Trump’s “Hush money” trial announced it was open to delaying Trump’s sentencing.

In a letter filed by assistant district attorney Josh Steinglass to Judge Merchan, it read, “Although we believe defendant’s arguments to be without merit, we do not oppose his request for leave to file and his putative request to adjourn sentencing pending determination of his motion.”

The Manhattan DA’s office move comes after the Supreme Court ruled that Trump had “immunity” for “official acts.”

Currently, Trump’s sentencing is scheduled for July 11th, just days before the RNC convention.

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🚨Just in: The Manhattan DA’s office says they do not oppose President Trump’s attempt to throw out his felony conviction. This means his sentencing will very likely be delayed which is currently set for July 11th.

Via: ABC pic.twitter.com/zgXy7fkISc

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Check out what The Hill reported:

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s (D) office said Tuesday it won’t oppose delaying former President Trump’s July 11 sentencing even as they disagree with his new attempt to set aside his hush money verdict on immunity grounds.

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Following the Supreme Court’s decision carving out criminal immunity for former presidents, Trump on Monday sent a letter to his judge insisting prosecutors at the trial introduced evidence that is precluded under the Supreme Court’s test.

“Although we believe defendant’s arguments to be without merit, we do not oppose his request for leave to file and his putative request to adjourn sentencing pending determination of his motion,” Assistant District Attorney Joshua Steinglass responded in a letter filed Tuesday.

Trump’s sentencing is currently scheduled for July 11, just days before he is set to officially accept the Republican presidential nomination at the party’s convention the following week. But the prosecutors’ response raises a strong possibility it will be pushed for at least a few weeks.
The former president’s lawyers have asked for a July 10 deadline to file their written brief explaining their immunity arguments. Their schedule, if accepted, would likely necessitate a delay.

Interesting development. Interesting development for sure! What a difference "a day" makes.

Manhattan DA won’t oppose delaying Trump’s hush money sentencing  https://t.co/CZyUEma6JE

— Bo Snerdley (@BoSnerdley) July 2, 2024

Here’s what ABC 7 New York reported:

The Manhattan district attorney’s office said Tuesday it would not oppose former President Trump’s request to file a motion arguing his conviction should be tossed, a move that will almost certainly delay Trump’s sentencing, which is currently set for July 11.

In a letter filed with the New York court, prosecutors with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office said they would be open to a two-week delay in the July 11 sentencing in order to file a response to Trump’s motions.

“Although we believe defendant’s arguments to be without merit, we do not oppose his request for leave to file and his putative request to adjourn sentencing pending determination of his motion,” assistant district attorney Josh Steinglass wrote in a letter to Judge Juan Merchan.

BREAKING: Manhattan DA does not oppose request to delay Trump's sentencing. pic.twitter.com/CwFAkt1Cy2

— MSNBC (@MSNBC) July 2, 2024