A New York Judge has rescheduled the next hearing in the case against former US President Donald Trump to September 18, following the US Supreme Court’s decision granting presidents immunity for official actions. Trump faces charges of falsifying business records related to hush-money payments to Stormy Daniels.
Trump had been found guilty on 34 counts but was supposed to be sentenced on July 11 before the 2024 Republican National Convention. Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg did not oppose the delay in sentencing, allowing Trump to potentially accept the Republican nomination for the presidential election in November.
The Supreme Court’s ruling emphasized a president’s immunity for official acts, while acknowledging the possibility of judicial review for unofficial conduct. Biden criticized the decision, emphasizing that no one is above the law in America.
Overall, the rescheduling of Trump’s case allows for a continued legal battle and political implications as the former president navigates his future political aspirations.