In a significant development regarding the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump, the judge overseeing the case has approved a delay in his sentencing. Trump's legal team requested additional time to argue that a recent Supreme Court decision on immunity warrants a new trial. The sentencing hearing, originally scheduled for July 11, will now take place on September 18 at the earliest, according to a letter posted on the court's docket.

This delay ensures that Trump will not be sentenced until after his formal nomination for president at the Republican National Convention, which is set to begin on July 15. Notably, the sentencing will occur less than two months before the presidential election.

The Manhattan jury had found Trump guilty of crimes that would typically be treated as misdemeanors but were elevated to felonies in this particular case. Prosecutors contended that Trump had manipulated his internal business records while serving in the White House to conceal the fact that he had instructed his former lawyer, Michael Cohen, to pay off adult film star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election.

In a letter submitted to the judge on Monday, Trump's legal team argued that prosecutors had improperly introduced evidence of Trump's "official acts" during the trial, which they claim should be protected under the Supreme Court's new ruling on immunity. The Supreme Court recently determined that while presidents are not immune to prosecution for unofficial acts unrelated to their core presidential duties, prosecutors cannot use evidence or testimony regarding official acts to pursue charges related to unofficial conduct.

The primary issue at hand now will be whether certain evidence, such as the testimony of former Trump aide Hope Hicks regarding her interactions with Trump while he was president, should be considered off-limits. If the judge rules in favor of excluding such evidence, a new trial may be necessary unless it can be proven that the error was inconsequential and would not have affected the outcome of the trial.

The judge, in a letter issued on Tuesday to both Trump's lawyers and the prosecutors from the Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office, granted the delay in sentencing. However, Trump's legal team may face an uphill battle, as the judge swiftly dismissed their previous attempt to have the case dismissed on grounds of immunity. The judge has stated that a ruling related to the immunity decision will be issued on September 6.

Regarding potential sentencing outcomes, Trump faces various possibilities, including prison time, probation, and fines. The Manhattan District Attorney, Alvin Bragg, who initiated the case against Trump, has not yet specified the type of sentence he will seek.

As the legal proceedings continue to unfold, all eyes are on the courtroom as the fate of the former president hangs in the balance, and the outcome of his sentencing could have far-reaching implications for his political future.

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