In a high-stakes legal development Judge Juan M Merchan must decide if Donald Trumpʼs Manhattan hush-money conviction needs review: this comes after recent Supreme-Court guidance about presidential immunity
The case which made history as first-ever criminal trial of ex-president faces possible shake-up (with options ranging from keeping verdict to complete dismissal). The Manhattan judge — who managed original proceedings — has to look at several choices:
- Re-do entire trial from start
- Keep current jury verdict
- Drop all charges against defendant
The timing of this legal-process creates extra pressure since planned court dates are getting closer. The ruling will affect whether Trump keeps his pre-scheduled appearance which was set for late-fall sentencing