Judge delays sentencing in Trump criminal case until after presidential election

• Judge Delays Trump Sentencing
• Sentencing Set After the Elections
• Trump’s Legal Team Celebrates

New York Supreme Court Judge Juan M. Merchan has decided to delay the sentencing of Donald Trump until November 26.

Trump was found guilty in May of falsifying documents in 23 cases related to payments made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels.

Trump’s legal team requested the postponement of the sentencing, originally scheduled for September 18, to avoid interference with the presidential elections.

Judge Merchan granted Trump’s request, allowing more time for the team to appeal the conviction and avoid immediate political consequences.

Judge Delays Trump Sentencing Following Legal Team’s Request to Prevent Election Interference

Trump faces up to four years in prison for these charges, though there is speculation that he could receive a lighter or conditional sentence.

The prosecution did not oppose the delay, which facilitated the judge’s decision to grant the extension requested by Trump’s lawyers.

This delay is seen as a victory for the legal team of the former president and current Republican candidate for the November presidential election.

Trump has maintained that this case, like others he faces, is marked by political interference.

However, not all has gone in Donald Trump’s favor. His attempt to move the case to federal court was again rejected earlier this month.

Federal Judge Alvin Hellerstein dismissed Trump’s request, stating that the payments to Daniels were private acts, not related to his presidency.

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This is the second time Hellerstein has rejected the attempt to move the case, arguing that presidential immunity does not apply in this context.

In a recent appearance, Trump again criticized the judicial system, claiming he is being judged in a city «hostile to Republicans.»

The former president has used these criticisms as part of his political campaign, alleging that the legal processes are politically motivated attacks against him.

The decision to delay sentencing until after the elections is seen as a strategy to prevent the case from affecting his candidacy.

Despite the delay, Donald Trump continues to face several legal challenges that could have long-term repercussions on his political career.

The case has sparked intense debate over political interference in trials and how it might impact the outcome of the elections.

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