Felon Files Another Attempt To Delay His Sentencing

NBC News reports:

Lawyers for Donald Trump argued for a second time Thursday that his criminal hush money case should be heard in federal rather than state court, a move that could end up delaying the former president’s sentencing date next month.

The motion for removal cites the Supreme Court’s ruling in July on presidential immunity from prosecution for official acts as the primary rationale for moving the case to federal court.

In addition to requesting that the case be moved to federal court, Trump’s lawyers asked the court to “confirm that Justice Merchan may not sentence President Trump during litigation over this Second Removal Notice.”

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