The phrase "delayed the sentencing" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in legal contexts when referring to the postponement of a court's decision regarding a sentence.
Example: "The judge decided to delay the sentencing until all evidence could be reviewed."
Alternatives: "postponed the sentencing" or "suspended the sentencing."
On Friday, Judge Block delayed the sentencing to address the allegations.
A California federal judge has delayed the sentencing of Philip Horn, a Wells Fargo broker who pleaded guilty to defrauding more than a dozen clients.
A federal judge in Chicago has delayed the sentencing of Tony Rezko, a political fund-raiser who raised money for Senator Barack Obama's campaigns in Illinois.
NEW YORK TIMES Judge Postpones Sentencing for Wells Fargo Broker | A A California federal judge has delayed the sentencing of Philip Horn, a Wells Fargo broker who pleaded guilty to defrauding more than a dozen clients.
He is scheduled to be sentenced on December 6th, though his attorney expresses confidence that he will be able to delay the sentencing for several months.
But Judge Patricia Schnegg of Los Angeles Superior Court said Wednesday that she was delaying the sentencing until Aug. 27 to determine whether Mr. Brown could serve the community labor — along the lines of removing graffiti or cleaning roads — in his home state of Virginia, The A.P. reported.
WASHINGTON ― A judge tore into Michael Flynn Tuesday before delaying the sentencing of President Donald Trump's former national security adviser and prominent campaign supporter for lying to the FBI.
An appeal of Judge Chun's decision not to delay the sentence is to be heard today.
He was ordered to spend ninety days in jail, and a judge agreed to delay the sentence until after his next scheduled fight, against Miguel Cotto.
The judge sentencing a Queen's University student and hockey player who assaulted a teenage girl at a house party delayed the man's sentence so that it wouldn't interfere with his summer internship.
One of the men, Jean Sala, 61, whose heart condition delayed the trial, was sentenced to four years, as was Paula Sabbah, 57.
