Trump Seeks Appeal Court Stay To Delay Sentencing In New York Hush Money Case. Attorneys Cite 'Irreparable Harm' Leading to 'Unconstitutional Incarceration' Ahead of the November Election.

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Former President Donald Trump has requested a federal appeals court to delay his sentencing in the New York hush money case, set for September 18th. This move follows District Judge Alvin Hellerstein's denial to shift the case to federal court. Trump's attorneys argue that proceeding with the sentencing could cause "irreparable harm" by leading to "unconstitutional incarceration" just as the 2024 Presidential election approaches.

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00:00It's Benzinga, and here's what's on the block.

00:02Former President Donald Trump has requested a federal appeals court to delay his sentencing

00:07in the New York hush money case set for September 18.

00:10This move follows District Judge Alvin Hellerstein's denial to ship the case to federal court.

00:16Trump's attorneys argue that proceeding with the sentencing could cause irreparable harm

00:20by leading to unconstitutional incarceration, just as the 2024 presidential election approaches.

00:25For all things money, visit Benzinga.com.

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