Manhattan DA Bragg asks for delay to Trump’s hush money trial

Trump’s lawyers are seeking a 90-day delay or the dismissal of charges against Trump

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Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is pushing for a delay to the start of former President Trump’s New York hush-money criminal trial. 

In a Thursday court filing, the DA’s office said it was not opposed to adjourning the start of the trial for up to 30 days. 

manhattan da bragg asks for delay to trumps hush money trial

UNITED STATES -February 8: Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg speaks during a press conference announcing the indictment of seven individuals for their involvement in the assault on two NYPD officers in Times Square Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024 in Manhattan, New York. (Photo by Barry Williams for NY Daily News via Getty Images)

Trump’s lawyers are seeking a 90-day delay or the dismissal of charges against Trump, alleging violations of the "discovery process," whereby both sides exchange evidence. 

Trump’s legal team has also sought a delay to the trial until after the Supreme Court rules on Trump’s presidential immunity claim. 

The judge in the hush-money case, Juan Manual Merchan, has yet to rule on either request. 

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. 

Bradford Betz is a Fox News Digital breaking reporter covering crime, political issues, and much more. 

Authored by Bradford Betz via FoxNews March 14th 2024