New York, September 7, 2024 – The sentencing of former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in his hush money case has been postponed until after the 2024 US presidential election. According to China News, New York State Supreme Court Judge Juan Melsang announced on September 6 that the sentencing, originally scheduled for September 18, has been pushed back to November 26.
The hush money case revolves around allegations that Trump misused campaign funds and falsified business records to pay hush money to actress Stormy Daniels in 2016. In May 2024, a Manhattan jury found Trump guilty on 34 counts in the case, making him the first former president in US history to be convicted in a criminal case.
Judge Melsang explained that he plans to announce the sentence on November 26 unless the case is overturned before then. He also stated that he will issue a decision on Trump’s request to overturn the conviction based on presidential immunity by November 12.
Trump, who thanked Judge Melsang for his decision on social media, is seeking to have the case overturned based on presidential immunity. He denied all wrongdoing and vowed to appeal the decision.
The hush money case gained national attention when it was revealed that Trump paid Daniels $130,000 to keep quiet about an alleged affair between them. Trump has repeatedly denied the affair and the payment.
In August 2024, Trump requested that the sentencing be postponed until after the presidential election, arguing that the September 18 date would interfere with the election.
The postponement of the sentencing comes as Trump faces a crowded Republican primary field and a potential Democratic opponent in the general election. Trump’s legal troubles could potentially impact his campaign and the outcome of the election.
The decision to delay the sentencing has sparked debate among legal experts and political observers. Some argue that the postponement is a move to avoid influencing the election, while others believe it is a politically motivated decision.
Regardless of the reason for the delay, the hush money case continues to cast a shadow over Trump’s presidency and his political ambitions. As the trial progresses, the public will be watching closely to see how the case unfolds and what impact it will have on Trump’s political future.
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