Justice Merchan Delays Trump's Sentencing in Hush Money Case to September Amid Supreme Court Ruling

Jul 2, 2024, 07:05 PM

A New York judge, Justice Merchan, has postponed Donald Trump's sentencing in his hush money case until September 18th at 10 a.m. ET. The delay comes as the court considers the implications of a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. Trump's legal team has argued that the Supreme Court's decision could render the conviction meritless, leading to the possibility that the sentencing may not be necessary. The Manhattan District Attorney's office has agreed to the delay to allow more time to evaluate the impact of the ruling.