Donald Trump has asked a New York state judge to dismiss the criminal case in which he was convicted in May of 34 felony counts involving hush money paid to an adult film actress in light of his victory in the 5 November US presidential election.

Donald Trump has asked a New York state judge to dismiss the criminal case in which he was convicted in May in light of his victory in the US...

The judge formally delays the sentencing of Trump, which had been scheduled to take place Tuesday

They argue the case would present ‘disruptions to the institution of the Presidency’

"Wrongly continuing proceedings in this failed lawfare case disrupts President Trump’s transition efforts."

Trump's attorneys said President Biden's statement that his son had been "selectively, and unfairly, prosecuted" also applies to the president-elect.

A federal judge formally dismissed the gun case against Hunter Biden on Tuesday after President Joe Biden issued a sweeping pardon for his son.

Trump's lawyers seek to dismiss hush money conviction, citing disruptions to presidency; prosecutors to respond by Dec. 9.

Despite apparent consternation from a small number of Democrats—including Governor Jared Polis and U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, both of Colorado, and Senator Gary Peters of Michigan—a strong majority of Democratic voters support President Joe Biden’s decision to issue a complete, blanket pardon for ...

The president's son could have faced up to 25 years in prison, though as a first-time offender he likely would have gotten far less time or avoided prison entirely

Donald Trump's Lawyers have filed a motion to dismiss the hush money case he was convicted in, citing his election victory as the reason.