Former President Trump Seeks Post-Election Sentencing, Citing Campaign Impact and Legal Appeals
New York – Former President Donald Trump has sought postponement of his sentencing for multiple felony convictions until after the presidential election in November, citing potential impact on voter perception and complications from overlapping legal proceedings. Trump, convicted in May on 34 counts of falsifying business records, was initially scheduled for sentencing on September 18 by Judge Juan Merchan. In a letter submitted to the court, Trump’s legal team argued that the set date, which coincides with early voting, could skew public opinion amid the electoral process. The letter also questioned the timing allocated for … Read more