Trump Sentencing Delayed Until Nov. 26 in Hush Money Case

Former President 👤Donald Trump will not be sentenced in his 💵Hush Money case until after the election.

Judge 👨‍⚖️Juan Merchan ruled on Friday that Trump will now be sentenced on Nov. 26 — 21 days after the presidential election on Nov. 5, Fox News reported.

He was due to be sentenced Sept. 18.

Merchan explained his decision in a letter.

“The public’s confidence in the integrity of our judicial system demands a sentencing hearing that is entirely focused on the verdict of the jury and the weighing of aggravating and mitigating factors free from distraction or distortion,” Merchan said.

His letter continued:

“Unfortunately, we are now at a place in time that is fraught with complexities rendering the requirements of a sentencing hearing, should one be necessary, difficult to execute. Thus, in accordance with certain of the grounds submitted by Defendant and the reasons for adjournment provided by the People coupled with the unique time frame this matter currently finds itself in, the decision on the and the imposition of sentence will be adjourned to avoid any appearance – however unwarranted – that the proceeding has been affected by or seeks to affect the approaching Presidential election in which the Defendant is a candidate.”