New York City Judge Juan Merchan has indefinitely postponed sentencing in the case involving President-elect Donald Trump, who faced 34 felony convictions related to falsified business records.
The charges stemmed from allegations that Trump orchestrated hush money payments during the 2020 presidential campaign to silence claims of an affair with adult film star Stormy Daniels, Trump hailed the delay as a “victory.”
In his written Decision and Order, Merchan approved Trump’s legal team’s request to file a motion to dismiss under Criminal Procedure Law. He also granted a motion schedule and adjourned the sentencing hearing initially set for November 26, 2024.
Merchan stated he would hold off on releasing his decision regarding the impact of the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on presidential immunity until after both the defense and prosecution submit necessary filings by December 2.
This ruling could significantly influence not only this case but also several other legal challenges Trump is currently facing.
The Manhattan District Attorney, Alvin Bragg, brought 34 charges against Trump, alleging that he falsified business records to cover up payments to Michael Cohen, his former attorney.
Cohen, in turn, allegedly paid Daniels to ensure her silence about an alleged