Judge Juan Merchan has rescheduled the sentencing of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump for his conviction related to business records, moving it to a date after the election, which represents a considerable win for the former president. Initially set for September 18 following a prior postponement, the new sentencing date is now November 26. Trump sought this delay to allow additional time to contest the conviction.
BREAKING – Trump sentencing postponed until after the election, Judge Merchan moving it to November 26
— Laura Jarrett (@LauraAJarrett) September 6, 2024
This is not the first challenge faced by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg following his successful conviction of Trump on 34 charges in May. A Supreme Court decision in July established that presidents are granted immunity for actions taken in their official capacity, leading Trump to request that Judge Merchan dismiss his conviction, which resulted in an initial postponement of sentencing.
Additionally, Trump has criticized Judge Merchan for allegedly benefiting financially from the prosecution. The House Judiciary Committee has issued a subpoena to his daughter, Loren Merchan, seeking all documents pertaining to her company’s involvement with Democratic campaigns, including the Biden-Harris campaign, which has publicly criticized Trump regarding his legal issues, including those occurring in Judge Merchan’s courtroom.
