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Judge Delays Sentencing in Trump ‘Hush Money’ Case Until November 26

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - New York Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan delayed a sentencing hearing in the so-called hush money case involving former US President Donald Trump until November 26 so as not to interfere with the 2024 US presidential race, according to court documents.
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"By letter dated August 14, 2024, Defendant requests an adjournment of his sentencing, currently scheduled for September 18, 2024, until after the 2024 presidential election," Merchan said in a letter to counsel filed on Friday. "Ordered, that sentencing on this matter, if necessary, is adjourned to November 26, 2024, at 10:00 a.m."
Merchan scheduled a decision on a motion to set aside the jury verdict in the case and dismiss the indictment for November 12.
According to reports, a spokesperson for the Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg said that a jury of 12 New Yorkers "swiftly and unanimously" convicted Donald Trump of 34 felony counts.
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Moreover, the report noted that the Manhattan DA's Office also indicated that it is ready for sentencing on the new date set by the court.
In May, a jury found Trump guilty of falsifying records to cover up an alleged affair with adult film actress Stormy Daniels.
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