Judge delays Donald Trump's sentencing in hush money case until after November election
Trump's sentencing had been scheduled for Sept. 18, close to seven weeks before Election Day
A judge agreed Friday to postpone Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money case until after the November election, granting him a hard-won reprieve as he navigates the aftermath of his criminal conviction and the homestretch of his presidential campaign.
Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan, who is also weighing a de... moreJudge delays Donald Trump's sentencing in hush money case until after November election
Trump's sentencing had been scheduled for Sept. 18, close to seven weeks before Election Day
A judge agreed Friday to postpone Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money case until after the November election, granting him a hard-won reprieve as he navigates the aftermath of his criminal conviction and the homestretch of his presidential campaign.
Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan, who is also weighing a defense request to overturn the verdict on immunity grounds, delayed Trump’s sentencing until Nov. 26, several weeks after the final votes are cast in the presidential election.
