Judge Delays Trump Sentencing Until After 2024 Election

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Judge Juan Merchan has delayed sentencing for former President Donald Trump in a case involving falsified business records until after the 2024 presidential election. Trump, convicted on 34 counts, stated the case "should be dead" and that he "did nothing wrong."

Merchan rescheduled the sentencing to November 26, 2024, following Trump's request. The original date was set for September 18. The charges stemmed from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s investigation into payments made to silence Stormy Daniels during the 2016 election.

Trump’s legal team has appealed the verdict, calling it "election interference" and seeking dismissal based on presidential immunity. They claim the case is politically driven, highlighting that Merchan’s daughter works for Democratic campaigns.

Merchan stressed the need for public trust in the judicial system, stating the delay would avoid any appearance of political influence ahead of the election. Trump maintains his innocence, while his lawyers argue the ruling conflicts with Supreme Court decisions on presidential immunity.

The final decision on the case will now come after the November 2024 election, where Trump is a leading Republican candidate.