Judge Delays Trump Sentencing in New York Case

The defense is arguing that prejudicial statements related to the former president’s official acts in office were presented by the district attorney at trial.
Judge Delays Trump Sentencing in New York Case
Justice Juan Merchan poses in his chambers in New York City on March 14, 2024. Seth Wenig/AP Photo
Catherine Yang
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New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan on July 2 delayed the sentencing of former President Donald Trump “to September 18, 2024, at 10:00 AM for the imposition of sentence, if such is still necessary, or other proceedings.”

The parties had requested permission to argue over the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court’s July 1 ruling on presidential immunity, and the judge granted the requests. The defense has a July 10 deadline to file a motion and prosecutors have a July 24 deadline to file a response. The judge also granted a separate request by prosecutors to submit a recommendation for sentencing.