Judge Denies Trump's Delay Request in NY Hush Money Trial

A judge ruled that former President Donald Trump is not immune from prosecution in his New York hush money case, citing his failure to timely invoke the defense of presidential immunity. The judge emphasized that Trump was aware of this option but did not raise it within the required timeframe. The ruling focused on timing rather than the merits of the immunity claim, distinguishing it from Trump's argument in a federal election interference case. Trump faces a 34-count indictment for falsifying business records related to a hush payment to Stormy Daniels, with jury selection for the trial scheduled to begin on April 15.