NY Appeals Court Rejects Trump's Request to Delay Hush Money Sentencing
NY Appeals Court Rejects Trump's Request to Delay Hush Money Sentencing
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The New York appeals court has rejected President-elect Donald Trump's emergency request to delay his hush money sentencing, which is scheduled for Friday, January 10, 2025. The decision comes after multiple attempts by Trump's legal team to postpone the sentencing, arguing that he should be shielded by presidential immunity and that the sentencing should not proceed until his appeals are resolved.Judge Juan Merchan initially denied Trump's bid to indefinitely postpone the sentencing, emphasizing the importance of bringing finality to the case. Merchan signaled that he is unlikely to impose any severe punishment, suggesting an unconditional discharge as the most viable solution. This approach would close the case without jail time, a fine, or probation, but still requires the sentencing to proceed as scheduled.Prosecutors have strongly urged the court to proceed with the sentencing, citing the public interest in prompt prosecution and the finality of criminal proceedings. The case revolves around 34 felony counts of falsifying business records related to hush money payments made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels during Trump's 2016 presidential campaign. Trump's lawyers have indicated they plan to take the case to the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing that Merchan lacks the authority to proceed with sentencing while Trump exercises his federal constitutional rights to challenge the rulings.
