Manhattan DA Seeks to Delay Trump's Hush Money Case Amid Dismissal Efforts

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg opposes dismissing former President Trump's conviction related to hush money payments but suggests pausing proceedings until Trump leaves office. Trump, who was convicted on 34 counts of falsifying business records, has requested the case be dismissed, citing presidential immunity and the Presidential Transition Act. The decision now rests with Judge Juan Merchan, who must consider whether to delay sentencing, dismiss the conviction, or proceed despite Trump's election victory. Trump's legal strategy has focused on delaying proceedings until after the election, which he won decisively.