New York judge grants Trump request to file motion to dismiss charges, cancels sentencing indefinitely
Donald Trump,2024 Presidential Election,Hush Money,Juan Merchan,Jack Smith,Alvin Bragg
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Judge Juan Merchan on Friday granted President-elect Trump's request to file a motion to dismiss the charges in New York v. Trump and removed the sentencing date for the president-elect from the schedule.
Merchan said Trump attorneys have until Dec. 2 to file their motion for dismissal. Merchan said Bragg has until Dec. 9 to respond.
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