Prosecutors in the Manhattan criminal hush-money case involving former President Donald Trump are expected to submit paperwork this week outlining how they believe the case should proceed following the recent election. Trump was found guilty in a state-level case on 34 felony counts related to falsifying business records to influence the 2016 election. The prosecution argued that Trump had falsely recorded repayments to his lawyer for a payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels in order to keep her silent about an alleged sexual encounter with Trump. This case presented Trump as lacking moral character required for office, and the prosecution claimed the payments violated New York election law as illegal campaign contributions.
Despite being convicted, Trump continued his presidential campaign and won the 2016 election. His sentencing was delayed multiple times, with the latest postponement coming after his victory. Trump’s lawyers argued for a postponement due to the recent Supreme Court ruling granting sitting presidents immunity for official acts. Prosecutors agreed to consider the impact of the results of the election on the case and requested more time to assess the situation. Trump’s lawyers pushed for a stay and eventual dismissal of the case in the interests of justice, while other criminal cases against Trump have been put on pause. The situation has been called unprecedented and will likely continue to evolve as Trump’s presidency progresses.
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