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.
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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.