U.S. Judge Juan M. Merchan has delayed the sentencing of former President Donald Trump in his hush money trial until November 26, three weeks after the November presidential election. The initial sentencing date was set for September 18.
Merchan’s decision aims to prevent any potential appearance of influencing the election outcome.
He will also address Trump’s request to overturn the verdict based on a recent Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity on November 12. This delay allows Trump to campaign for the presidency without immediate legal consequences looming over him.