Judge Juan Merchan has adjourned President-elect Donald Trump's sentencing date, permitting a defense motion to dismiss and establishing a new briefing schedule.
Trump's defense attorneys argued that the conviction should be dismissed to facilitate an orderly transition of Executive power, indicating potential political implications in the legal proceedings.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office expressed opposition to the dismissal but agreed to pause all remaining proceedings after Trump's attorney's request.
Trump's conviction for falsifying business records related to hush money payments could lead to a prison sentence, but typically first-time offenders receive lesser penalties.
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