New York, NY – The judge presiding over the criminal trial involving former President Donald Trump’s hush money payment has decided to postpone the sentencing originally scheduled for next week. Judge Juan Merchan made this announcement and also agreed to delay his ruling on presidential immunity until after reviewing submissions from both parties.

Judge Merchan has granted Trump’s request to file a motion to dismiss the case, setting a deadline for the former president’s team to submit their arguments by December 2. Prosecutors have been instructed to respond by December 9, while Trump’s legal team had pushed for an extended deadline until December 20.

No new sentencing date has been set as of now, and Judge Merchan has not provided further details about the delay. The developments in this case are ongoing, and updates will be provided as the situation evolves.