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Donald Trump's sentencing in his hush-money case has been canceled indefinitely, removing a major legal hurdle for the president-elect.
A New York judge confirmed that Trump's sentencing in his criminal case in the state will now no longer go forward as planned next week.
Trump's sentencing in New York on hold
Donald Trump's sentencing in his hush-money case in New York has been canceled. Judge Juan Merchan announced the adjournment in a letter on Friday morning.
The details of the case
In May, Trump was found guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business records to conceal a hush-money deal his former fixer made with adult movie actress Stormy Daniels to cover up an alleged affair ahead of the 2016 election.
Legal team prepares defense
The halting of Trump's sentencing gives his legal team time to prepare their case that his election victory means his felony convictions should be thrown out completely. Trump's team have been ordered to submit their additional papers by December 2.
Reaction to the delay
His spokesperson Steven Cheung called the sentencing delay a "decisive win." Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, a Democrat, had opposed the request, and had called for Judge Merchan to instead freeze the proceedings during Trump's second term.
What's next?
Prosecutors have been given until December 9 to respond. More updates on this story are expected. For the latest news, visit The U.S. Sun for celebrity news, sports updates, real-life stories, and more.
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