Judge Juan Merchan emphasized that delaying the sentencing decision was not a light matter but was essential for advancing the interests of justice amidst political complexities.
Merchan noted the court's intention to ensure that its decisions do not favor or disadvantage any political party or candidate, emphasizing impartiality in the judicial process.
Former President Donald Trump, convicted of 34 counts of falsifying business records, has requested sentencing be postponed until after the 2024 elections to address presidential immunity.
This marks the second postponement of Trump’s sentencing; the first was a day after a Supreme Court ruling regarding former presidents' criminal immunity.
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