Trump's Sentencing Delayed Indefinitely Amid Legal Maneuvers
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The sentencing in Donald Trump's Manhattan criminal hush-money case has been postponed indefinitely as legal arguments continue following his 2024 presidential election win. Trump's lawyers are seeking dismissal of the case, citing the need for an orderly transition of power and arguing that a president-elect should have immunity from prosecution. Prosecutors, however, contend that no law mandates dismissal of a post-trial criminal proceeding initiated before Trump was president-elect. The case involves Trump's conviction on 34 felony counts related to falsifying business records to influence the 2016 election.
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