 "Judge postpones Trump’s sentencing in hush money case until after the election, granting a vital reprieve during his presidential campaign.")
A Manhattan judge has postponed Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money case until November 26, after the presidential election, granting the former president a significant delay as he campaigns for re-election. Originally scheduled for September 18, the delay was requested by Trump’s lawyers, who argued that sentencing him amid his campaign could be seen as election interference. The judge, Juan M. Merchan, is also considering a defense request to overturn the verdict based on presidential immunity, with a decision on that issue expected by November 12. This development comes after a federal judge declined to move the case from state court, leading Trump to appeal that ruling.
Donald Trump’s sentencing in the hush money case has been postponed until after the November election, following a judge’s decision on September 6, 2024. This delay provides Trump with a much-needed break as he navigates the complexities of his criminal conviction while running for president.
Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan moved the sentencing date from September 18 to November 26, which is several weeks after the election. Trump’s legal team argued that issuing a sentence during the campaign would interfere with the electoral process. They requested the delay to give Trump time to consider his options after the judge makes a ruling on their request for immunity based on a recent Supreme Court decision.
This postponement comes as Trump’s lawyers are also appealing a federal court’s refusal to transfer the case to federal jurisdiction, which they believe would allow them to challenge the verdict more effectively. The Manhattan district attorney’s office has not opposed the delay request, leaving the decision in the judge’s hands.
As the former president continues his election campaign, the upcoming weeks will be critical for both him and the legal proceedings surrounding his case.
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- Why did the judge delay Trump’s sentencing in the hush money case?
The judge delayed the sentencing to wait until after the November election, likely to avoid impacting the election process.
- What is the hush money case about?
The hush money case involves payments made to silence allegations during the 2016 presidential campaign.
- How might the delay affect Trump’s political campaign?
The delay could allow Trump to focus on his campaign without the distraction of a sentencing before the election.
- When is the new date for the sentencing?
The judge has not yet set a specific date for the sentencing after the election.
- What happens next in the case?
The case will continue to be monitored, and once the election is over, the court will proceed with the sentencing.
