Trump Seeks Delay in Sentencing Amid Hush Money Case

Former U.S. President Donald Trump is requesting to postpone his sentencing in the New York criminal hush money case until after the Nov. 5 election, alleging election interference. The Manhattan District Attorney's office has yet to respond to these requests.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump is seeking to delay his sentencing in the New York criminal hush money case, aiming to push it beyond the Nov. 5 election. Trump has cited 'election-interference objectives' as the reason for the request, according to a report by ABC News on Thursday.

In response to Trump's request, a spokesperson for the Manhattan District Attorney's office did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. The case has attracted considerable national attention, influencing political and legal landscapes alike.

(With inputs from agencies.)