New York Appeals Court Denies Trump’s Attempt to Delay Upcoming Trial
The New York Appeals Court has denied former President Donald Trump’s request to postpone his upcoming trial related to charges of falsifying business records. Trump’s legal team had sought to delay the trial. Which is scheduled to begin jury selection on April 15. Citing concerns over pretrial publicity making it difficult to select an impartial jury at this time.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has charged Trump with 34 counts of falsifying business records in relation to alleged hush money payments. Made during the 2016 presidential campaign. Bragg contends that Trump repeatedly and fraudulently falsified New York business records. To hide damaging information about payments to a porn star from voters. Trump has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Trump’s Arguments for Delay Rejected
In denying Trump’s motion, the New York Appeals Court rejected his arguments. That the trial should be put on hold pending the U.S. Supreme Court’s upcoming ruling regarding presidential immunity. Trump’s legal team maintains he is shielded from prosecution for any official acts. During his presidency, but the court was unconvinced more time was warranted.
Additionally, Trump’s request to have the presiding judge in the case, Juan Merchan, recused due to alleged bias was also denied last week. With jury selection scheduled to begin next week as planned, the upcoming trial poses a potential complication for Trump’s nascent 2024 presidential campaign.
