Trump Seeks Delay in New York Sentencing

Former President Donald Trump has filed a motion with a federal appeals court to delay his sentencing in the New York hush money case, currently set for September 18, arguing that proceeding could cause 'irreparable harm.' His legal team sought to transfer the case to federal court, citing presidential immunity based on a recent Supreme Court ruling, but this request was denied by U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein, who stated the issues raised were not federal concerns. Additionally, a group including retired Judge Nancy Gertner is pushing for Judge Aileen Cannon to be removed from Trump's classified documents case, criticizing her handling of the prosecution. Trump's defense has argued that his sentencing should be postponed until after the 2024 Presidential election to avoid what they label 'election interference.' As of now, the New York court is preparing to proceed with sentencing, despite Trump's efforts to delay the process.