Manhattan D.A. Says Donald Trump’s Felony Sentencing Should Be Delayed

Donald Trump‘s win on Election Day is suspending the conclusion of his historic authorized loss — Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg needs a decide to place the president-elect’s sentencing on a again burner … till 2029.

Bragg introduced Tuesday he is recommending Trump’s 34 felony count conviction — associated to the hush cash funds to Stormy Daniels — be delay till Trump is out of workplace.

In a letter to the decide, Bragg says, “The People deeply respect the Office of the President, are mindful of the demands and obligations of the presidency, and acknowledge that Defendant’s inauguration will raise unprecedented legal questions.”

Even earlier than Trump’s victory on the polls, his legal professionals argued the entire case ought to be dismissed for a number of causes … together with the U.S. Supreme Court docket’s ruling earlier this yr on presidential immunity. Bragg’s workplace rejected that argument, saying it has no bearing on Trump’s conviction as a result of the Stormy funds had been made earlier than he’d received the 2016 election.

Trump’s authorized group has additionally cited the Presidential Transition Act of 1963 which requires all authorities officers to “avoid or minimize” any disruptions to POTUS throughout their transition to the White Home.

Bragg’s on board with that sentiment — based mostly on his advice to the decide — however he is additionally making it clear he is towards the notion the entire case ought to be dismissed.