Posted on 07/02/2024 8:32:14 AM PDT by CFW
Manhattan prosecutors said Tuesday they would not oppose Donald Trump’s request to delay the sentencing in his hush money trial as he seeks to have the conviction overturned following a Supreme Court ruling that granted broad immunity protections to presidents.
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 do believe the case to be without merit, we do not oppose his request” to delay the sentencing pending determination of the motion, the prosecutors wrote.
The letter came one day after Trump’s attorney requested the judge delay the sentencing as he weighs the high court’s decision and how it could influence the New York case.
The lawyers argue that the Supreme Court’s decision confirmed a position the defense raised earlier in the case that prosecutors should have been precluded from introducing some evidence the Trump team said constituted official presidential acts, according to the letter.
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Very surprising. I fully expected a lockup on July 11
Bottom line, the case is now tainted and is screaming for a dismissal.
Uh oh, someone just blinked.
Which prosecutors sent and signed the letter?
Colangelo? Doubt it- this is more stubborn idiocy in the face of what he and Garland did and especially what Bragg did elevating state misdemeanors to state felony based on federal felony acquisition.
The trial is null and void based on this reason alone. As well as for a few dozen other reasons. But if the jury was shown even one thing that was covered under immunity then the trial has to legally be thrown out.
Although the Manhattan case does not center on Mr. Trump’s presidency or official acts — but rather personal activity during his campaign — his lawyers argued on Monday that prosecutors had built their case partly on evidence from his time in the White House. And under the Supreme Court’s new ruling, prosecutors not only cannot charge a president for any official acts, but also cannot cite evidence involving official acts to bolster other accusations.
The ultimate decision resides with the court, which as you know, has not been receptive to any defense requests/objections.
Wouldn’t this mean NEW TRIAL required ?
Are they backing off as a “trade” for backing off Garland?
Strikes me as a head fake. Does the DA’s office not opposing the request mean that the judge is required to play along?
HOPE YOU ARE TOTALLY CORRECT.
EITHER WAY, THE TRIAL HAD AN OVERALL STINK FROM THE FIRST WORDS SPOKEN
Same thing for “E. Jean Carroll” case.
I WILL NEVER BELIEVE THAT EVENT HAPPENED.
I believe they have agreed not to object to a two week extension on sentencing. Of course, it may be because they know Merchan is not going to grant a delay anyone so why file an official objection.
Me, too.
The judge may still rule for it because he has already had the system pay for specially fitted iron shackles in Trump’s ankle size.
““Although we do believe the case to be without merit, we do not oppose his request””
What weird wording! WE and Trump also believed THE CASE to be without merit. Is the prosecution NOW admitting it or did someone just not choose their words carefully?
I agree, Merchan is very hungry for his “pound” of Trump’s flesh.
yes but merchan is out on that limb all by himself
But is his “lust” to send President Trump to prison, enough to make him ignore being alone on that limb?
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