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Judge Delays Trump's Sentencing Indefinitely as President-elect Seeks Dismissal of 34-Count Hush Money Conviction

Nov 22, 2024, 04:10 PM

President-elect Donald Trump's sentencing in his New York criminal case has been postponed indefinitely after Judge Juan Merchan granted his lawyers' request to file a motion to dismiss the conviction. Trump was found guilty in May on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records related to hush money payments to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. His attorneys argue that continuing the prosecution would destabilize the country in light of his presidential election victory. The sentencing, originally scheduled for November 26, has been adjourned, and the defense team has until December 2 to submit their dismissal motion. Judge Merchan will consider their arguments and decide whether to dismiss the case or proceed with sentencing.