The much-anticipated trial in the New York hush money case against former President Donald Trump has been postponed until mid-April, following a ruling by Judge Juan Merchan last Friday. Originally scheduled to commence on March 25, the trial will now begin 30 days after the recent ruling.
A hearing has been set for the trial’s initial start date to address a motion filed by Trump’s legal team regarding document production in the case. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg had expressed support for a 30-day delay, whereas Trump’s attorneys sought a 90-day extension.
The delay comes as a result of over 100,000 pages of discovery provided by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, which Bragg has deemed largely irrelevant to the case. These documents pertain to Michael Cohen’s guilty plea in 2018, including secret payments made to women who alleged affairs with Trump.
Trump currently faces 34 felony charges related to falsifying business records concerning hush money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels. His legal team has been actively seeking dismissals and delays in the four criminal cases he is involved in, with some success in cases such as federal election interference and the Georgia case.
Despite the postponements, the hush money case is expected to proceed to trial first, possibly before the upcoming election. A spokesperson for the Trump campaign has affirmed they will continue to vigorously contest the case and other ongoing investigations. Stay tuned for further developments on this high-profile legal battle.
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