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The defense of the elected president Donald Trump has asked the judge Juan Merchanwho presides over the case of irregular payment to a former porn actress, and who has yet to hand down the sentence, to “immediately dismiss” the case in order to make way for an orderly transition of power in the country, as established by the Constitution.
“The immediate dismissal of this case is ordered by the federal Constitution, the Presidential Transition Law of 1963 and the interests of justice, in order to facilitate the orderly transition of the Executive branch”indicated lawyers Todd Blanche and Emil Bove in a letter sent on Tuesday and released this Wednesday.
In the letter, the lawyers ask Judge Juan Merchan for permission to present a motion with their arguments that will help him dismiss the case in which Trump was already found guilty by a jury in May of falsifying documents to hide the bribe payment he made to a porn actress, during her first electoral campaign in 2016.
The lawyers recall in their letter that the Constitution prohibits leaving in the hands of “a single prosecutor and grand jury the practical power to interfere with the ability of a popularly elected president to carry out his constitutional functions” after which he mentions presidential immunity – declared by the Supreme Court last July – among their arguments for dismissing the sentence that Merchan must issue.
“Just as a president is completely immune from any criminal prosecution, so is President Trump as president-elect”they state in their letter, in which they assure that continuing with the case would be “singularly destabilizing and would threaten to paralyze the operation of the government apparatus.”
They also ask the judge for a deadline until December 20 to present the motion with their arguments as to why the sentence should be dismissed.
According to the lawyers, on November 5, when Trump was elected to the presidency for the second time, the “people issued a mandate that supersedes the political motivations of the Manhattan Prosecutor’s Office,” which is handling the case against the president-elect.
The Prosecutor’s Office also sent a letter to Merchan yesterday in which they reported that they oppose the dismissal of the case, but leave the door open for the judge to postpone it until Trump ends his four-year term in 2029. EFE ( YO)
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**Considering Dr. Vance’s expertise in presidential immunity, how might the argument of potential interference with a president-elect’s duties be weighed against the principle of equal application of the law in this case?**
## World Today News: An In-Depth Interview on Trump’s Legal Case
Welcome to World Today News, where we unpack the most significant current events, fostering informed discourse and understanding. Today, we delve into the ongoing legal case surrounding former President Donald Trump and the request by his legal team to dismiss the charges against him.
We are joined by two distinguished guests:
* **Dr. Eleanor Vance:** A prominent constitutional law scholar, renowned for her expertise in presidential immunity and the intersection of law and politics.
* **Mr. Michael Green:** A veteran legal analyst and commentator, known for his incisive analysis and unbiased perspectives on complex legal matters.
**Section 1: Constitutional Implications**
* Dr. Vance, the attorneys for Mr. Trump cite the Constitution, presidential immunity, and the potential interference with the president-elect’s duties as grounds for dismissal. How strong are these arguments in the context of established legal precedents?
* Mr. Green, how does this case intersect with the broader debates surrounding the balance of power between the executive branch and the judicial system? Does this case set a dangerous precedent?
**Section 2: Ethics and Public Perception**
* Dr. Vance, the defense argues that the “people issued a mandate” by re-electing Mr. Trump, suggesting this should supersede the ongoing legal proceedings. What are your thoughts on the role of public opinion and electoral outcomes in legal matters?
* Mr. Green, how do you think this case impacts public trust in the judicial system, regardless of the final verdict?
**Section 3: Future Implications and Unanswered Questions**
* Dr. Vance, assuming the case proceeds, what are the potential long-term implications for presidential accountability and the ability to hold elected officials responsible for their actions?
* Mr. Green, this case raises important questions about the timing of prosecutions and the intersection of politics and justice. What lessons can we learn from this case that might help us navigate similar situations in the future?
**Closing Remarks**
Thank you to both Dr. Vance and Mr. Green for shedding light on this complex and crucial issue. We encourage our viewers to continue engaging in thoughtful conversations about the importance of upholding the rule of law, while also safeguarding democratic principles.
We will be closely following the developments in this case and providing ongoing analysis and commentary.
Continue the discussion online using the hashtag #TrumpLegalCase.
