Trump's lawyers ask judge to set aside his conviction, citing Supreme Court's immunity ruling
president's sentencing scheduled for later this month.
Hours after the Supreme Court ruled that former presidents have limited immunity from prosecution, former President Donald Trump is seeking to set aside his conviction, citing the ruling. (Scripps News)
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally.
By: AP via Scripps NewsPosted at 9:11 PM, Jul 01, 2024
Donald Trump's lawyers on Monday asked the New York judge who presided over his hush money trial to set aside his conviction and delay his sentencing scheduled for later this month.
The letter to Judge Juan M. Merchan cited the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling earlier Monday and asked the judge to delay Trump's sentencing while he weighs the high court's decision and how it could influence the New York case, the people said.
The people could not discuss details of the letter before it was made public and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.
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