Judge in Hush-Money Trial Delays Trump’s Sentencing Until After Election, Says Delay Will ‘Dispel’ Suspicions Case Is Political
The judge also delayed a decision until after the election on a motion by President Trump’s attorneys to throw out the entire case based on the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling on presidential immunity.
President Trump’s sentencing for his New York hush-money case brought against him by Manhattan district attorney Alvin Bragg, has been postponed until after the election and will be held on November 26, the presiding trial judge, Juan Merchan, ordered on Friday. Voters will not know if Trump will be given a prison sentence or sentenced at all for his felony conviction when they cast their votes on November 5.
“Sentencing in this matter – if necessary – is adjourned to November 26, 2024 at 10 am,” Judge Merchan wrote in his order, which was made public on Friday. He also delayed until November 12 his decision on whether or not to dismiss the entire case in light of the recent Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity. He had originally planned to release his decision on September 16.
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