 Trump's lawyers are now asking the judge to allow them to challenge the verdict, which, if allowed, would delay Trump's sentencing set for next week. Although the case centered on business records allegedly falsified while Trump was a candidate in 2016, prosecutors built their case using evidence from his time as president. ABC's Andrew Dimbert. So what will the ruling mean for the future? ABC senior national correspondent Terry Moran, who covers the Supreme Court, says it's difficult to know. Right now, it is an open question as to how and for what.