Prosecutors Reject Trump Hush Money Dismissal

Manhattan prosecutors have opposed Donald Trump's request to dismiss his hush money case now that he is president-elect, but they are open to delaying his sentencing initially set for November 26. District Attorney Alvin Bragg emphasized the need to respect the presidential office while acknowledging the unprecedented legal questions raised by Trump's election. Prosecutors suggested that they could defer proceedings until after Trump's term begins in January 2029, though they firmly oppose outright dismissal of the case. Trump's campaign has hailed the situation as a victory, arguing that the prosecution is acknowledging the challenges of continuing the case against an elected president. The upcoming legal steps will involve Trump's team filing a motion to dismiss, which Bragg's office will contest based on the legality of prosecuting a former president for actions taken before his presidency. Trump was convicted in May for falsifying business records related to a payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, making him the first former president to be convicted of a felony.