Special Poll
Sentencing Delayed for Trump’s Hush Money Case: On Friday, a New York judge delayed Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money case until November 26, which means Trump won’t face any punishment until after the election. This decision comes as Trump continues his legal strategies to delay trials, hoping to return to the White House and stop his prosecutions.
Trump’s Legal Wins and Strategy: Trump has managed to delay three out of his four criminal cases until after the election. The recent ruling in the hush money case gives him another victory, even though this is the only case so far where he has been found guilty. Originally, Trump’s sentencing was set for September 18, but his legal team requested a delay. They argued that Trump would appeal, especially on the grounds of presidential immunity.
Judge’s Decision to Delay Sentencing: Judge Juan Merchan emphasized in his ruling that delaying the sentencing ensures that the presidential election isn’t influenced by this case, and the case isn’t affected by the election. He called this case unique in U.S. history, noting that sentencing a former president is one of the most difficult decisions a judge can face.
Trump’s Previous Legal Battles: Trump has been relentless in trying to avoid his hush money trial, using every legal tool at his disposal. Even though he tried to move his case to federal court, it was swiftly denied. Yet, with the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on presidential immunity, Trump’s legal team has had more success in delaying the trial.
Trump’s Statement: After the delay, Trump again took to Truth Social, claiming that the case should be dismissed and that he did no wrong. He emphasized that with the upcoming election being so important, the case should be put to rest.
What’s Next?: If the verdict stands, Trump’s sentencing will take place on November 26. However, his legal team is still working on appealing the case, especially regarding the jury’s exposure to evidence from his time in office. His attorneys believe the jury should not have seen certain social media posts or testimony from former aides.
So, what’s your opinion? Do you think this delay is justified to ensure fairness, or do you believe it’s just another legal strategy to avoid punishment?