Trump's Criminal Case Paused Amid Presidential Immunity Debate

A New York judge has temporarily halted proceedings in Donald Trump's criminal case related to hush money payments, pending a decision on presidential immunity. The case also impacts Trump's sentencing, originally scheduled for November 26, amid judicial review of Supreme Court rulings.

A New York state judge has temporarily suspended proceedings in the criminal case involving President-elect Donald Trump, where he faced charges linked to hush money payments to a porn star. This decision emerged following the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity, documents revealed on Tuesday.

Judge Juan Merchan was set to determine whether Trump's conviction could be nullified in light of the Supreme Court's recent stance on presidential immunity, which could change the course of the case. Originally, Trump's sentencing had been scheduled for November 26.

This development fuels ongoing discussions on the judicial system's ability to adjudicate cases involving high-profile political figures and the implications of presidential immunity on such cases. The outcome could set significant precedents for the intersection of law and presidential authority.

(With inputs from agencies.)