Trump's Sentencing Delayed Until After 2024 Election in Hush Money Case

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Donald Trump’s sentencing in his Manhattan criminal trial, where he was convicted on 34 felony counts related to hush money payments, has been postponed until after the 2024 presidential election. Originally scheduled for September 18, the sentencing has been delayed to November 26 by Justice Juan Merchan, citing the sensitive timing of the case.

Justice Merchan noted the need for the sentencing to remain focused on the jury’s verdict without being overshadowed by the upcoming election. He emphasized the importance of addressing the jury’s decision in a way that is not influenced by the surrounding political climate.

Trump’s legal team requested the postponement and made an unsuccessful attempt to move the case to federal court. The charges stem from a May trial in which a New York jury found Trump guilty of falsifying business records, marking the first conviction of a former U.S. president on criminal charges.

Trump could face up to four years in prison, though the judge has the discretion to impose a lesser sentence, such as probation, a fine, or a shorter jail term.