Former President Donald Trump will not be sentenced in his New York criminal case until after the 2024 election. His lawyers requested the judge to postpone the sentencing following Trump's conviction in May for falsifying business records related to hush money payments to adult film stars.
The sentencing has been delayed as Trump's legal team sought to have the conviction overturned based on the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity. The judge has not yet made a decision on the sentencing, but indications suggest that the immunity issue may not lead to the case being dismissed.
Former Miami-Dade County Court Judge Jeff Swartz weighed in on the situation, expressing his views on the delay and potential outcomes of the case. He highlighted that the judge's decision not to move forward with the sentencing despite Trump's request for a delay could indicate that the case will proceed as planned.
If Trump were to win the election in November, the sentencing would likely still take place before inauguration day, with the possibility of a stay on the sentence pending appeal. The impact of a potential Trump victory on the sentencing remains uncertain, but the legal process would continue regardless of the election outcome.
In a separate case involving an appeal by Trump in the E. Jean Carroll sex abuse case, a decision was not reached during a recent court hearing. Trump expressed disappointment in his legal team following the hearing, raising questions about the future direction of the case.
Despite ongoing legal battles and delays, the cases against Trump continue to unfold, with uncertainties surrounding the timing and outcomes of the legal proceedings. The complex legal landscape surrounding the former president's cases underscores the challenges and complexities of navigating the judicial system at the highest levels.
