Supreme Court says Trump has some immunity, further delaying trial

Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump walks to speak to the press after he was convicted in his criminal trial at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City, on May 30, 2024. A panel of 12 New Yorkers were unanimous in their determination that Donald Trump is guilty as charged -- but for the impact on his election prospects, the jury is still out.

"The president therefore may not be prosecuted for exercising his core constitutional powers," Roberts said. Trump is charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States as well as obstruction of an official proceeding -- when a violent mob of his supporters tried to prevent the January 6, 2021 joint session of Congress held to certify Biden's victory.

Trump, in posts on Truth Social, welcomed the decision calling it a "big win for our Constitution and democracy." The opinion also provides a "roadmap" for a US leader to avoid prosecution for a particular action "simply by intertwining it with official government action," he added. Washington and its allies challenged North Korea at the United Nations on Friday over claims Pyongyang is breaching arms control...

Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)

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