In a bold move, President-elect Donald Trump is challenging Manhattan Judge Juan Merchan’s handling of his hush money case, just days after the judge signaled his intent to move forward with sentencing. Trump’s legal team has filed a petition with the Supreme Court to halt or dismiss the hearing, citing constitutional immunity and the need to avoid distractions from his presidency.
Judge Merchan’s Back-and-Forth
Judge Merchan, who has overseen Trump’s case since his conviction last year on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, initially hinted at a potential dismissal of the charges based on Trump’s argument of presidential immunity. However, the judge later reversed course, deciding Trump must face consequences, even if those penalties are delayed until after his next term.
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A sentencing hearing initially set for Friday has now become a legal battleground. Trump’s lawyers are urging the Supreme Court to intervene, arguing that allowing the proceedings to continue would harm the presidency.
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