Judge pushes back sentencing decision in Trump hush money case

12 Nov 2024, 14:54 by Joe Fisher · UPI

Nov. 12 (UPI) -- A New York Supreme Court justice ordered Tuesday that sentencing in the hush money case against President-elect Donald Trump will remain on hold for another week.

Judge Juan Merchan granted the request by attorneys for the defense and prosecution to delay the proceedings for another week. He gave himself a Tuesday deadline to announce his decision after pushing sentencing until after the election. Sentencing is currently scheduled for Nov. 26.