Key facts
- Donald Trump's legal team has requested a delay in the hush money trial.
- The defense cites newly produced evidence as the reason for the delay.
- They claim they need more time to review the evidence.
- The trial is scheduled to begin soon.
Donald Trump's legal team has requested a 30-day delay in his upcoming New York hush money trial. The defense team cited the recent production of new evidence by prosecutors as the reason for the delay, stating they need additional time to review the materials. The trial is currently slated to begin on April 15. Prosecutors, led by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, are expected to oppose the request.