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Trump’s Hush Money Case Pushed to September Amid Immunity Ruling
A New York judge ruled on Tuesday that Donald Trump’s sentencing for his business fraud conviction will be postponed until September, following a Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity issued on Monday. This delay means that the former president is likely to avoid facing any concrete punishment for his felony conviction over the summer. Meanwhile, Trump’s political prospects have been buoyed by President Joe Biden’s recent debate performance, which has left Democrats questioning whether to consider replacing Biden as their nominee.
Previously scheduled for July 11, Trump’s sentencing date has been pushed to September 18, “if such is still necessary,” according to Judge Juan Merchan. This delay underscores the significant implications of the Supreme Court’s recent ruling, which affirmed that presidents enjoy absolute immunity for their core presidential duties.
Trump was convicted in May on 34 counts of falsifying business records related to hush money payments. His legal team has since filed challenges to the conviction following the Supreme Court’s ruling, arguing that evidence pertaining to Trump’s official acts should not have been admissible during the trial. This argument, they contend, should invalidate the jury’s guilty verdict.
The Supreme Court’s decision has also cast doubt on other pending legal actions against Trump, including charges related to election subversion, handling classified documents, and alleged interference in Georgia’s election process. The ruling effectively complicates the timeline for any trials before the upcoming November election.
In response to these developments, Trump’s attorneys have emphasized the importance of presidential immunity from prosecution for actions considered part of the president’s official duties. They assert that evidence presented during Trump’s trial, such as communications from his time in office and actions taken as president, should not have influenced the jury’s verdict.
The legal maneuvering and implications of these decisions mark a critical juncture in Trump’s legal battles and political future as the legal process unfolds in the coming months.
LeBron James, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer and Los Angeles Lakers star, has announced a temporary break from social media.
The 39-year-old made the announcement on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram after sharing a post by Rich Kleiman, agent to NBA star Kevin Durant, criticizing the media’s focus on negativity.
Kleiman wrote, “With so much hate and negativity in the world today, it confuses me why some of the national sports media still think that the best way to cover sports is through negative takes… I, for one, find it all a waste of breath.” James shared the post, adding a simple comment: “AMEN!!”
In a follow-up post, James confirmed his social media hiatus, writing, “And with that said, I’ll holla at y’all! Getting off social media for the time being. Y’all take care.”
James, known for his strong presence on and off the court, is taking this break amidst ongoing discussions about the role of media in shaping public perceptions of athletes.
Lagos State Governor, Sanwo-Olu presents 3 Trillion Naira as the budget for the proposed Appropriation Bill for 2025 to the house of assembly. The assembly meeting was led by Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa. The budget is themed Budget of Sustainability and will be a blue print for the commitment to Lagosians.
The ceremony was held in the state house, Alausa, Lagos. With this proposed bill the state government is focusing on environment, education, technology, security and public safety.
Former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has filed a motion to amend her lawsuit challenging the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) order for the final forfeiture of her seized assets.
At a Federal High Court hearing in Abuja presided over by Justice Inyang Ekwo, Alison-Madueke’s counsel confirmed filing the amendment motion and serving the EFCC. Notably, no EFCC representatives appeared in court.
The embattled ex-minister also sought an extension of time to contest the EFCC’s public notice regarding the sale of her confiscated properties, claiming she was denied a fair hearing during the forfeiture proceedings.
The EFCC, however, rejected Alison-Madueke’s allegations, maintaining that the forfeiture cases were lawfully adjudicated over time.
Justice Ekwo adjourned the case to February 17, 2025, to consider the motion to amend the originating process.
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