A judge in New York decided to postpone the sentencing of former President Donald Trump, related to the payments made to actress Stormy Daniels to keep her quiet before the 2016 elections.
The new date has been set for November 26, after the presidential elections on the 5th of that month, unless the case is dismissed beforehand, according to Telemundo 51.
Originally, it was expected that Trump, the Republican candidate, would be sentenced on September 18. However, Judge Juan Merchan agreed to the defense's request to postpone the sentencing, which could give the defense time to appeal an outstanding ruling.
The defense argues that presidents cannot be criminally prosecuted for official acts, and they expect that the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity will influence this case.
The prosecution, under the direction of Alvin Bragg, argues that the charges against Trump are not related to his official duties but to personal conduct. Despite this, the prosecutors did not oppose the postponement of the sentencing, arguing that an appeals court could intervene and delay it anyway.
This case has generated great anticipation due to its historical relevance, being the first criminal trial against a former president of the United States. Trump has denied the accusations and promised to appeal the verdict once sentenced.
In 2023, the former president urged his supporters to protest against his possible arrest by a grand jury in Manhattan related to the investigation into payments made to the adult film actress, who claimed to have had an affair with the mogul.
On Tuesday, September 10, Trump will face Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate, in the second presidential debate of the 2024 season, although it will be the first time the vice president and the former president will have a one-on-one encounter.
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