A New York judge granted former President Donald Trump permission to seek dismissal of the criminal case in which he was convicted in May of 34 felony counts related to hush money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels. The ruling follows Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election on November 5, sparking debates over constitutional challenges to governing under criminal charges.
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Justice Juan Merchan delayed Trump's sentencing, previously scheduled for next Tuesday, after Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office requested proceedings be postponed until the end of Trump's presidential term beginning January 20. Trump’s lawyers argue that the ongoing case impairs his ability to govern, describing it as an "unconstitutional impediment."
Merchan set a December 2 deadline for Trump’s motion to dismiss and December 9 for the prosecution's response. No new sentencing date has been set. The case, stemming from a $130,000 payment made by Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen to Daniels before the 2016 election, marked the first criminal conviction of a U.S. president. Trump has consistently denied the allegations, framing the case as politically motivated.
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