New York prosecutors do not oppose former President Donald Trump’s request to argue that his hush money conviction should be thrown out, almost certainly delaying the sentencing hearing that had been set for July 11.
Trump’s lawyers sent Judge Juan Merchan a letter Monday requesting leave to file a motion setting aside the verdict , citing the shock Supreme Court decision handed down that day granting presidents broad immunity from criminal prosecution.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office requested a deadline of July 24 to respond to Trump’s team.
The prosecutors noted that they “believe defendant’s arguments to be without merit.”
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