In recent developments regarding former President Trump's legal battles, a potential delay in his hush money trial has emerged. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has expressed willingness to postpone the trial, a decision supported by the judge. This delay follows the recent handover of thousands of pages of documents by federal prosecutors, who subsequently opted not to press charges.
The trial, initially set to commence on the 25th of this month, may now be pushed back, possibly coinciding with the Supreme Court's oral arguments on presidential immunity in the January 6th case. The delay stems from the need for both sides to review extensive evidence provided by federal investigations, a process that only began after the documents were handed over on Wednesday.
The Trump team contends that the Manhattan District Attorney withheld the evidence, while prosecutors argue that the delay tactic was orchestrated by Trump's legal team, who waited until this year to subpoena the materials. The defense seeks a 90-day delay, though they are open to a 30-day extension, leaving the final decision in the hands of the judge.
As the trial was scheduled to start in less than two weeks, a prompt decision from the judge is expected. The delay in this case has implications for Trump's overall legal calendar, as it was the only trial firmly scheduled. Other criminal trials, including the January 6th federal prosecution and the classified documents trial in May, are now in limbo, with potential delays pushing proceedings into late summer or beyond.
With uncertainties surrounding the timeline of Trump's court cases, it remains unclear if he will face any criminal prosecution before November. The legal maneuvering and delays in these high-profile cases continue to shape the trajectory of Trump's legal challenges in the months ahead.
