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New York Judge to Decide Sentencing Date for Donald Trump on Falsifying Business Records Charges

New York Judge Set to Announce Sentencing Date for Donald Trump

New York City – A judge is expected to announce on Friday when former President Donald Trump will be sentenced for his conviction on charges related to falsifying business records. This case stems from a payment made to an adult film star intended to keep a potentially damaging story out of the public eye during the 2016 presidential election.

Background of the Case

Trump was found guilty by a unanimous jury in May on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. These charges primarily relate to a $130,000 payment made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. This payment, made just days before the election, was part of a plan to disguise reimbursements to Trump’s lawyer, who facilitated the transfer. Trump himself has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Attempts to Delay Sentencing

Since his conviction, Trump has requested to delay his sentencing on more than one occasion. He was initially scheduled for sentencing on July 11. However, Justice Juan Merchan postponed the hearing to September 18 at Trump’s request as he sought to have his conviction erased. Trump argues that a recent Supreme Court ruling suggests that former presidents have immunity concerning actions related to their official duties. His legal team believes that evidence from his presidential work should not be considered in this criminal trial.

Merchan has indicated that he will decide on Trump’s request to throw out the jury’s verdict two days before the currently scheduled sentencing on September 16. In August, Trump’s lawyers made another appeal to delay the sentencing further, noting that pushing it back could allow them time to file an appeal should Merchan refuse to overturn the conviction. Their argument was that it would be best to discuss this matter after the upcoming presidential election.

Federal Court Involvement

While awaiting a decision from Merchan, Trump took additional steps to push the case into federal court. He requested that a federal judge take over the proceedings, but that request was denied on Wednesday. Trump’s team has since filed an appeal regarding that rejection.

On Thursday, the Manhattan District Attorney’s office, represented by a lawyer for Alvin Bragg, communicated to the appeals court that Merchan will announce his decision regarding the sentencing the following day. This statement has added more urgency to the situation as the clock ticks down to the upcoming hearing.

Potential Sentencing Outcomes

Merchan has significant discretion in determining what sentence Trump might face. The charges against Trump carry a maximum sentence of up to four years in prison. However, since this is his first conviction, there is a possibility that Merchan might choose to impose a sentence that could include alternatives to prison time, such as probation.

This case continues to attract widespread attention as it unfolds, not only for its legal implications but also for its potential impact on Trump’s future political endeavors. The upcoming decision will be crucial in shaping the narrative and future steps for both Trump and his legal team.


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