Judge delays Trump sentencing in hush money case
Seismic Legal Victory for Former President Trump: Gift of Time
In a significant development, Judge Juan Maran has called off the sentencing of former President Trump in his criminal hush money trial in Manhattan, pushing it to November 26, three weeks after the election. Maran, who has repeatedly been criticized by Trump for being politically biased, maintained that the case stands out in its uniqueness in this nation’s history.
Trump’s defense team had attempted to delay the sentencing in order to keep his felony convictions out of the headlines as early voting begins. However, Maran is adamant that the public’s confidence in the integrity of the judicial system demands a sentencing hearing that is not distracted or distorted.
A jury convicted Trump of falsifying his business records in May, but his attorneys have been working to minimize the impact of the felony convictions. Trump himself maintains that the case is a "hoax," "scam," and a "political witch hunt." He took a swipe at his own defense team today, saying that they cannot overcome "rigged judges" and a "4% Republican area."
In a statement, Trump complained about the women who have made accusations against him in the past, including Jessica Leeds, who alleged that he groped her on an airplane in the 1970s. In a bizarre and disturbing incident, Trump described the interaction, saying, "I’m famous, I’m in a plane, and I’m looking at a woman and I grab her and I start kissing her and making out. What are the chances of that happening? I know you’re going to say it’s a terrible thing to say, but it couldn’t have happened, and she would not have been the chosen one."
Trump’s comments come as the federal appeals court examines Leeds’ accusation, which Trump claims is a "ridiculous verdict" targeting him for sexual abuse and defamation of another woman.
A Year of Turmoil: Trump’s Legal Issues on Hold
This unexpected development comes at the end of a tumultuous year for Trump, with legal activity reaching a fever pitch. His attorneys have successfully delayed or appealed all four of his criminal cases. The civil side of these cases remains uncertain, as the second circuit court waits to rule on the issues surrounding Jessica Leeds and the Carroll case.
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