Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s Office announced on Tuesday that his office will not resist the request to postpone former President Trump’s sentencing scheduled for July 11.
Trump is seeking to appeal his hush money verdict based on claims of immunity.
After the Supreme Court ruled on criminal immunity for former presidents, Trump wrote to his judge on Monday, arguing that trial prosecutors had presented evidence barred under the Supreme Court’s guidelines.
Assistant District Attorney Joshua Steinglass, in a filing, stated, “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.”
Trump’s sentencing is scheduled for July 11, which is just days before he will officially accept the Republican presidential nomination in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Here’s 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 as he attempts to set aside his hush money verdict on immunity grounds.
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. But the prosecutors’ response raises a strong possibility it will be pushed for at least a few weeks.