Trump's Sentencing Delayed Amidst Legal and Electoral Complexities

A New York judge has delayed the sentencing of former President Donald Trump on charges linked to hush money payments until after the November election. The delay comes after Trump's legal team argued that a prior Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity could impact their appeal. Prosecutors have deferred the decision to the judge.

In a significant legal development, a New York judge has postponed the sentencing of former President Donald Trump in relation to hush money payments made to an adult film star until November 26, following the U.S. presidential election. The decision follows Trump's request to delay until after the November 5 election, initially scheduled for September 18.

Trump's defense argued that more time was needed to potentially appeal a ruling based on a recent Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity. The court's 6-3 decision, associated with another Trump case, noted that presidents cannot be criminally prosecuted for their official actions.

Prosecutors maintained that Trump's case focused on personal conduct rather than official acts and deferred the decision on the sentencing delay to the judge. This move comes amidst heightened security concerns and logistical challenges surrounding Trump's court appearances. Trump, convicted on May 30 of falsifying business records, continues to deny the allegations and plans to appeal the verdict.

(With inputs from agencies.)