Donald Trump‘s win on Election Day is suspending the conclusion of his historic authorized loss — Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg desires a choose to place the president-elect’s sentencing on a again burner … till 2029.
Bragg introduced Tuesday he is recommending Trump’s 34 felony rely conviction — associated to the hush cash funds to Stormy Daniels — be delay till Trump is out of workplace.
In a letter to the choose, Bragg says, “The People deeply respect the Office of the President, are mindful of the demands and obligations of the presidency, and acknowledge that Defendant’s inauguration will raise unprecedented legal questions.”
Even earlier than Trump’s victory on the polls, his attorneys argued the entire case must be dismissed for a number of causes … together with the U.S. Supreme Court docket’s ruling earlier this yr on presidential immunity. Bragg’s workplace rejected that argument, saying it has no bearing on Trump’s conviction as a result of the Stormy funds had been made earlier than he’d received the 2016 election.
Trump’s authorized crew has additionally cited the Presidential Transition Act of 1963 which requires all authorities officers to “avoid or minimize” any disruptions to POTUS throughout their transition to the White Home.
Bragg’s on board with that sentiment — based mostly on his advice to the choose — however he is additionally making it clear he is in opposition to the notion the entire case must be dismissed.
For now, Trump’s sentencing is scheduled for Nov. 26, one week from now, however the choose can have the ultimate say.
