The Manhattan district attorney’s office has stated that Donald Trump’s impending presidency does not warrant dismissing a case that has already been adjudicated.
New York prosecutors remain firm in opposing any efforts to overturn the former president’s convictions related to hush-money payments. However, they have expressed willingness to delay sentencing until after he completes his second term, should he assume the presidency again.
In a recent court filing, prosecutors acknowledged the need to balance constitutional considerations and suggested it might be appropriate to pause the proceedings until Trump is no longer in office. They clarified their position, noting they have no objection to deferring the sentencing date, currently scheduled for November 26. Despite this concession, some members of Trump’s legal team continue to press for a complete dismissal of the case.
Trump, a former president and current contender for the White House, was convicted in May on charges of falsifying business records to conceal a $300,000 hush-money payment. The payment was allegedly part of a scheme to suppress claims of extramarital affairs ahead of the 2016 presidential election. The former president denies any wrongdoing related to the charges.