Judge Delays Ruling on President-elect Trump's Hush Money Conviction; Prosecutors to Respond by Nov. 19

Nov 12, 2024, 03:15 PM

Judge Juan Merchan has delayed a decision on whether to dismiss President-elect Donald Trump's conviction in his New York hush money case. The delay comes after Trump's lawyers requested a stay over the weekend, citing a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. The judge agreed to postpone all court deadlines, including the sentencing date previously scheduled for November 26. Prosecutors will respond by November 19 to Trump's demand to dismiss the case. Trump's legal team argues that proceeding with the case would create "unconstitutional impediments to President Trump's ability to govern."