Donald Trump's sentencing for his conviction on criminal charges stemming from hush money paid to a porn star was delayed on Tuesday until Sept. 18, less than seven weeks before the U.S. election.

Jean Carroll, who was found to have been sexually assaulted by Donald Trump, will likely pursue a $83-million judgment against the president-elect "with renewed vigor" after an appeal court victory, a trial attorney has told Newsweek.

Donald Trump's appeal has been rejected in the ongoing sexual abuse and defamation case filed by E. Jean Carroll. The court's decision upholds the previous ruling, continuing the legal battle over the allegations against the former president.

The Second US Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday rejected US President-elect Donald Trump's attempt to overturn the rulings in a case of defamation and sexual abuse filed by writer E. Jean Carroll.