Former President Donald Trump’s July 11 sentencing on a 34-count conviction in Manhattan could be delayed after the Supreme Court released its decision on presidential immunity.
The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office said it will not oppose the former president’s motion to overturn its ruling on the hush money payment.
This is a decision that means his sentencing date, scheduled for next week, will likely be delayed.
On May 30, a New York jury unanimously found Trump guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business records for covering up a payment to porn star Stormy Daniels to keep her quiet before the 2016 election.
But on Monday, Trump’s lawyer sent a letter asking to set aside his conviction and delay his sentencing following the Supreme Court’s shocking decision.
Trump has maintained that he is immune from prosecution for conduct allegedly involving official acts while in office.
Donald Trump in Manhattan criminal court after being found guilty of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records on May 30
Conservative Supreme Court justices have ruled that a president has immunity from prosecution for official acts in office, but not for unofficial acts.
The decision was a major setback for the federal criminal case against Trump, who is accused of trying to overturn the 2020 election and inciting the mob that attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.