Manhattan’s District Attorney, Alvin Bragg, has recently announced an unexpected shift in the ongoing legal saga involving President-elect Donald J. Trump.
On Tuesday, his office stated that they would not stand in the way of pausing any criminal proceedings, including sentencing, against Trump until he completes his tenure in the White House in 2029.
This announcement brings a significant change to the high-profile legal conflict that has surrounded Trump in recent years.
Initially, the prosecutors in Bragg’s office had been rigorously pursuing the case against Trump.
However, in light of his electoral success and the complications related to prosecuting a sitting president, they seem to be easing back for the time being.
The clarification came through a letter sent to Judge Juan Merchan by the district attorney’s lawyers.
Although they firmly oppose Trump’s request to have his criminal conviction completely dismissed, they are opting not to contest the postponement of sentencing and other legal proceedings until his second presidential term is finished.
Initially set for November 26, Trump’s sentencing date is likely to be rescheduled given this new stance.
The district attorney’s office has suggested December 9 as the new deadline to present their next filing. This filing will address the potential dismissal of the case. Furthermore, Judge Merchan was expected to make a ruling by Tuesday on whether a Supreme Court decision would exempt Trump from prosecution in this particular trial.
