Donald Trump's legal team and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg sought a postponement following the release of new documents in the hush-money case, leading to a trial delay from March 25.

This decision could impact the timeline of Trump's other criminal proceedings, as he aims to delay trials while pursuing a White House bid.

The former president faces 34 felony charges related to falsifying business records concerning hush-money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election.

The former president vehemently denies these accusations, labeling the Trump hush money trial as politically motivated, according to BBC.

Initially slated as the first criminal trial of a former US president, the trial's postponement adds complexity to Trump's legal battles.

Document Release Spurs Trial Postponement

The sudden release of tens of thousands of pages of documents by federal prosecutors, who previously investigated the payments in 2018, prompted both parties to seek a delay.

Trump's team requested a 90-day extension, citing the need for additional time to review the documents, while Bragg agreed to a 30-day delay, later approved by Justice Juan Merchan.

Trump's lawyers contend that federal prosecutors failed to adequately provide evidence, sparking Justice Merchan to acknowledge significant factual inquiries.

A hearing scheduled for March 25 aims to address the discovery process, document release circumstances, and possibly set a new trial date, Fox News reports.

In response, the former president's campaign spokesman, Steven Cheung, pledged continued efforts to discredit the Trump hush money trial.

The Justice Department notified Trump's legal team and Bragg's office of plans to produce 15,000 records of potential evidence, primarily stemming from the DOJ's investigation into the hush money matter during Trump's presidency.

However, the US Attorney's Office clarified that much of this material is unrelated to the state case against Trump.

Bragg expressed openness to a trial delay of up to 30 days to facilitate Trump's legal team in reviewing recently provided evidence.

Trump faces 34 felony counts related to alleged hush-money payments, wherein he's accused of falsifying records to conceal payments made to Stormy Daniels.

Legal Strategy to Delay Trials

Donald Trump's vocal advocacy for trial delays aligns with his broader legal strategy.

His federal prosecutions in Florida and Washington, DC, face uncertainties regarding trial schedules due to ongoing challenges and appeals, AP News noted.

Despite Trump's desire for trial postponements, the Georgia election interference case remains unscheduled following a judge's ruling prompting special prosecutor Nathan Wade to step aside.

The longer Trump's trials are deferred, the more he'll argue against courtroom appearances, citing campaign commitments.

However, potential trial dates may intersect with the election. Justice Merchan assured Trump would not face simultaneous criminal trials.

While a rush to trial before the election seems unlikely, Trump's legal team strategizes to delay proceedings, aware of the potential impact on his political ambitions.

Additionally, the prospect of presidential pardon power, applicable only to federal crimes, adds complexity to Donald Trump's legal predicament, especially in cases involving state charges.

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Written by: Bert Hoover

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