key developments: September 6, 2024: Judge Juan M. Merchan agrees to postpone Donald Trump’s sentencing until Nov. 26, about three weeks after Election Day. April 15, 2024: Jury selection begins in Donald Trump’s hush money case, marking the start of the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president. April 3, 2024: Judge Juan M. Merchan rejects Donald Trump’s bid …