The decision was scheduled to be announced this Tuesday, November 12th; postponement will allow prosecutors to present their considerations on the case
A judge of , Juan M. Merchan, decided to postpone his sentence on the possible annulment of the conviction of , former president of the , in a bribery case. The decision, which was scheduled to be announced this Tuesday, November 12th, was postponed and should not occur before the 19th of this month. The postponement will allow prosecutors to present their considerations on the case, especially in light of the recent electoral victory. Prosecutors are evaluating how to balance the “competing interests” between the jury’s verdict and the new presidency, as prosecutor Matthew Colangelo highlighted. This analysis is crucial, as it involves the relationship between justice and the country’s governance, especially at a time of political transition.
Trump’s defense supported the postponement, arguing that dismissing the case is essential to ensure that the president-elect can carry out his duties without hindrance. The Republican’s campaign spokesman emphasized that the recent electoral victory reflects citizens’ desire for a reduction in the militarization of the judicial system. This bribery case is one of several legal challenges facing Trump, who continues to be a polarizing figure in American politics.
Published by Sarah Paula
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