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

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said Thursday his office was not opposed to delaying the start of former President Trump’s New York hush-money criminal 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. 

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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. 

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