A New York State judge has postponed any ruling on vacating President-elect Donald Trump’s conviction related to hush money payments made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels until at least November 19.
The case revolves around a $130,000 payment made by Trump’s former attorney, Michael Cohen, to Daniels to prevent her from disclosing an alleged affair from 2006—an accusation Trump has consistently denied.
Justice Juan Merchan delayed further proceedings, citing a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that grants presidents immunity from prosecution for actions tied to their official duties.
The delay follows Trump’s victory in the November 5 election, with the Manhattan District Attorney’s office, led by Alvin Bragg, agreeing to re-evaluate the case after Trump’s legal team requested a review.
Trump was originally convicted in May on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to allegedly conceal the payment prior to his 2016 campaign.
Sentencing was initially scheduled for November 26, but the DA’s office now has until November 19 to determine next steps.
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