Judge's crucial decision may change Trump's legal path in Manhattan case

Manhattan judge faces key decision about Trumpʼs hush-money case after Supreme Courtʼs immunity ruling. Decision could reshape caseʼs outcome and affect planned court dates

November 12 2024 , 07:43 AM  •  4836 views

Judge's crucial decision may change Trump's legal path in Manhattan case

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