Trump's Sentencing Delayed Until Post-Presidency
Donald Trump, re-elected as U.S. President, will not face sentencing for his conviction until after his term ends in 2029.
- Donald Trump has been convicted of falsifying business records related to hush money payments but will not be sentenced until after his second presidential term.
- The New York District Attorney's office, led by Alvin Bragg, has requested to delay the sentencing to respect the presidency while maintaining the conviction.
- Trump's conviction marks the first time a U.S. president has been elected while being a convicted felon.
- The legal proceedings could potentially be revisited in 2029, with possibilities ranging from a fine to a suspended prison sentence.
- Trump's legal team is seeking to overturn the conviction, citing a Supreme Court ruling granting presidential immunity for certain actions.