Judge Juan Merchan has postponed the sentencing for former President Trump in the New York v. Trump case until after the November 2024 election.
The rescheduled date for sentencing is now November 26, having been previously set for September 18, according to Fox News.
Merchan explained the delay in a letter, stating, “The public’s confidence in the integrity of our judicial system demands a sentencing hearing focused solely on the verdict of the jury and the weighing of aggravating and mitigating factors, free from distraction or distortion.”
He stated that the challenges related to this period have made it hard to move forward according to the initial plan.
In order to prevent any perception of interference by the upcoming presidential election, Merchan postponed the sentencing date.
After a six-week trial brought forth by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Trump was convicted on all 34 charges of falsifying business records in the first degree.
On Tuesday, April 4, 2023, Trump faced arraignment at the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse in New York City following an indictment by a grand jury.
The indictment stems from an investigation into payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels during Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign.
Trump’s legal team requested a postponement of the sentencing, arguing that the timing was too close to the presidential election.
The trial and its implications have sparked political and legal discussions, with Trump’s supporters characterizing the situation as politically driven.
Steven Cheung, a spokesperson for Trump’s campaign, echoed this viewpoint and labeled the case as part of an “Election Interference Witch Hunt.”
He also referenced previous legal disputes faced by Trump, labeling them as “Harris-Biden Hoaxes” and urged for their dismissal based on U.S. Supreme Court precedent.
At first, Trump’s sentencing was scheduled for July 11, just before the Republican National Convention, where he was due to be officially nominated as the GOP’s 2024 presidential candidate.
However, his legal team successfully secured a postponement until September 18, and now, further delays have been requested until after the election.
Trump’s lawyer Todd Blanche has filed an appeal against the verdict, arguing that it should be overturned on grounds of presidential immunity.
Blanche highlighted a potential conflict of interest due to Merchan’s daughter being employed at Authentic Campaigns, a company known for working with prominent Democratic candidates.
He also criticized Bragg’s use of White House communications as evidence.
Meanwhile, U.S. District Court Judge Alvin Hellerstein has rejected a federal request from Trump to take over the case from New York, affirming that payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels were not official presidential actions.
Hellerstein reaffirmed his earlier decision, asserting that Trump’s payments for silence were personal matters unconnected to his duties as president.
Hellerstein: “asserting that Trump’s payments for silence with personal matters unconnected to his duties as President”
1) orginal case was out of staute of limitations!
2) Then Braggs twisted and strecthed it into 34 business crimes??
3) Stormy payments were to keep slient and she did not!
4) Cruel and unusual punishment with a fine that nobody could
pay.
5) Case was used for harassment and Presidental bias lawfare!
6) NYC Judge Merchan acted in bad behavior and should be disbarred and case dismissed.
Merchan and Bragg should be arrested!
NOT OVER…………………delayed!!
Stop with the BS!
Consider How Many People Will Be Charged With “ELECTION INTERFERENCE” Once Trump Becomes The Next President!!-Not To Mention The Whole System Will Be Upgraded!!