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Judge in Trump Hush-Money Case Indefinitely Delays Sentencing as Bragg Maneuvers To Keep Case Alive, Trump Moves To Have Case Scuttled

Trump and Bragg will continue to duke it out over whether the case should stay alive as Trump’s inauguration and return to power nears.

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President Trump speaks to the media with attorney Todd Blanche as he arrives for court during his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments at Manhattan Criminal Court on May 13, 2024 at New York City. Mark Peterson-Pool/Getty Images
MARIE POHL
MARIE POHL

The New York judge, presiding over President Trump’s hush-money case, Juan Merchan, adjourned the sentence hearing, scheduled for next Tuesday indefinitely and granted the defense its request to file a motion to dismiss the case. 

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MARIE POHL
MARIE POHL

Marie Pohl is a published author and freelance contributor. She covers courts and arts.

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