Manhattan prosecutors have left it up to the court in the ongoing business records trial of former President Donald Trump to decide whether to delay his sentencing.
In a letter sent from District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office to Judge Juan Merchan, prosecutors clearly stated, “The people defer to the court on the appropriate post-trial schedule that allows for adequate time to adjudicate defendant’s motion while also pronouncing the sentence ‘without unreasonable delay,’” as reported by News Max.
Currently, Trump is set to be sentenced on September 18, but he is vigorously pushing for a postponement until after the November 5 presidential election.
He argues that the timing of the sentencing could interfere with the election, which he refers to as an “election-interference objective.”
This follows a guilty verdict on May 30, where a jury found Trump guilty of 34 felony counts related to falsifying business records.
These charges are linked to Trump’s efforts to conceal a $130,000 payment made by his former personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, to adult film actress Stormy Daniels.
The payment was intended to prevent a potential scandal just before the 2016 election.
Regarding the scheduling of Trump’s sentencing, Bragg’s office has also criticized Trump’s repeated attempts to have Judge Merchan recuse himself from the case.
Despite three rejections by the judge, Trump’s legal team has filed a fourth motion, citing social media posts by Merchan’s daughter.
Prosecutors have dismissed these arguments as baseless.
The conviction of Donald Trump on felony charges carries significant weight, with the possibility of a prison sentence looming over him.
While up to four years behind bars is possible under the law, others who committed similar crimes often receive minimal punishment such as fines or probation.
However, this case is unique due to Trump’s status as a former president. Legal experts and the public are closely monitoring developments in this unprecedented situation.
Prosecutors have emphasized their readiness to proceed with sentencing once given clearance by the court.
They acknowledge the monumental task ahead and are prepared for logistical and security challenges involved in sentencing a former president.
Multiple agencies are on high alert and coordinating efforts for smooth and secure proceedings.
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