Delay

Judge Denies Donald Trump’s Request to Delay Hush-Money Trial, Clearing Path for Former President’s Prosecution

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The hush-money trial involving former President Donald Trump is set to proceed as scheduled in Manhattan, New York, after his request for a delay was denied by a judge on Wednesday. Trump had sought to postpone the trial until the Supreme Court rules on his immunity from prosecution for alleged official acts during his presidency. The Supreme Court is expected to hear arguments on the case, but a ruling may not be issued until June. With the judge’s ruling, one of the final obstacles to the first criminal prosecution of a former U.S. president has … Read more

Judge to Rule on Trial Delay as Ex-President Faces $454 Million Bond Deadline

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NEW YORK – Former President Donald Trump arrived at a crucial hearing in a Manhattan court, where his lawyers argued for a delay in the hush money case. Trump, who is facing a 34-count indictment related to falsifying business records, sat between his attorneys as the trial looms. In addition to the upcoming trial, the ex-president also has a looming deadline to cover a $464 million bond in a separate fraud case. The prosecution alleges that the delay requested by Trump’s legal team is a strategic move and a “red herring.” The defense argues that … Read more

Delay in $85-Million Cocaine Case as Attorney’s Absence Postpones Trial

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MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica – The trial of Sheena Headley, who was arrested in June 2022 after $85 million worth of cocaine was allegedly found at her home, has been postponed until April 12. The delay comes as her lawyer was absent from the St. James Parish Court yesterday. Headley faces charges of possession, dealing, and attempting to export 25 pounds of cocaine. Her bail has been extended following her recent appearance before presiding parish judge Sasha-Marie Ashley. During the court session, it was revealed that Headley’s attorney, Peter Champagnie, was unable to attend due to … Read more

Convicted Murderer’s Jailhouse Phone Calls Spark Controversy, Delay Sentencing

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Los Angeles, California – A judge has ruled that convicted murderer Rebecca Grossman’s actions in jail, including recorded telephone calls instructing her family to release sealed evidence and influence witnesses, were a result of her naivety rather than witness tampering. As a result, her sentencing has been delayed by two additional months. Grossman has been awaiting sentencing since her conviction on February 23 for second-degree murder in the deaths of two brothers who were struck and killed in a crosswalk in September 2020. Prosecutors had sought to have Grossman’s privileges revoked, but the judge refused, … Read more