Judge Postpones Sentencing in Trump Hush Money Case

Judge Juan Merchan has postponed the sentencing of President-elect Donald Trump in his New York hush money case, allowing his defense to file a motion for dismissal by December 2. This delay comes after Trump was convicted in May on 34 counts of falsifying business records to hide damaging information during the 2016 election. Trump's legal team argues that continuing the case would disrupt the presidential transition and cites presidential immunity as a defense. The case's outcome remains uncertain, as the judge will decide after reviewing arguments from both Trump’s lawyers and the Manhattan District Attorney, Alvin Bragg. This decision aligns with Trump's strategy to defer legal proceedings until after the presidential election, where he secured a return to the White House.