The criminal trial concerning allegations of hush-money payments linked to former US President Donald Trump is encountering delays, as determined by a New York judge. The court has accepted the argument by Trump’s legal team who sought more time to review a substantial volume of recently received evidence. This newly surfaced evidence, reaching tens of thousands of pages, is closely tied to Michael Cohen, a former attorney of Trump and the chief accuser in this case.
In a statement made on Friday, the presiding state court judge, Juan Merchan, revealed that the trial would be adjourned for a total of 30 days, given the consent of the involved parties. He further noted that, post a hearing scheduled for March 25, the court could make a decision on the new trial date, pending their ruling on the defendant’s motion.
These developments prove to be vital for all parties involved, as they explore the layers of this intricate case. Our continuous coverage will provide prompt and in-depth news on the proceedings.
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