New York Judge Juan Merchan has indefinitely postponed President-elect Donald Trump’s sentencing in the hush money case after several prior adjournments. Trump’s election victory has altered the case’s trajectory, leaving Merchan to decide whether to freeze the proceedings until Trump leaves office or dismiss the case entirely.

Legal experts agree that Trump’s presidency likely shields him from prosecution while in office. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg opposes dismissal, suggesting instead that the proceedings be frozen. Trump’s legal team plans to file a Clayton motion, which Manhattan Special Assistant District Attorney Catherine Christian describes as “rare and unusual”.

Partner and former Georgia prosecutor Chris Timmons emphasized the unprecedented nature of the situation. “We’re in uncharted waters. Nobody knows exactly what’s going to happen,” he said.

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