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​Trump team files letter saying they want to challenge hush money verdict based on Supreme Court immunity ruling

Donald Trump’s legal team filed a letter Monday seeking to challenge the former president’s conviction in his New York criminal hush money trial based on the US Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity, a source told CNN.

Former President Donald Trump speaks during a rally on June 28, 2024, in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Former President Donald Trump speaks during a rally on June 28, 2024, in Chesapeake, Virginia.

​Trump team files letter saying they want to challenge hush money verdict based on Supreme Court immunity ruling

Trump’s lawyer filed a letter with Judge Juan Merchan seeking permission to file a motion to challenge the verdict, the source said. If the judge allows Trump to file the motion it could delay Trump’s sentencing – set for next week – to allow the parties to brief the issue.

The Manhattan district attorney’s office did not file its sentencing submission Monday as expected, according to a source.

The district attorney’s office declined to comment.

This story is breaking and will be updated.

The ongoing legal proceedings surrounding Trump's conviction have prompted significant discussions in the realm of politics. If successful in challenging the verdict, Trump's sentencing could be postponed, stirring further debate in political circles.

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