Donald Trump's Hush Money Criminal Trial
Former President Donald Trump's bid for a delay in his hush money criminal trial has been rejected by a Manhattan judge. Trump claims immunity from prosecution for conduct during his tenure in office.
Key Points
- Former President Donald Trump's bid for a delay in his hush money criminal trial has been rejected
- Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan ruled that Trump's lawyers had plenty of opportunities to raise the immunity issue earlier
- Trump contends he is immune from prosecution for conduct alleged to involve official acts during his tenure in office