Donald Trump's Sentencing Postponed: Judge Delays Verdict Until 2029
A US judge has postponed Donald Trump's sentencing in the hush money case indefinitely. The new sentencing date may be in 2029, after Trump's second presidential term.Judge Juan Merchan cited concerns about sentencing a sitting president, as it may interfere with the office.
Trump was convicted in May of falsely recording payments to Stormy Daniels as legal expenses, resulting in 34 charges. Trump's lawyers plan to argue that a Supreme Court ruling grants him immunity from prosecution.Trump's lawyers have until December 2 to file dismissal motions, with prosecutors given a week to respond.
Trump's federal cases on election interference and classified documents are expected to be withdrawn, while a Georgia election case remains unresolved.
