Appeals court denies Trump's bid to halt Friday's hush money sentencing

Category: Legal News

A New York appeals judge has denied Donald Trump's request to delay his Jan. 10 sentencing in a criminal hush money case, rejecting claims of presidential immunity. Trump's lawyers argued for a stay on the proceedings, but the judge questioned the applicability of immunity to presidents-elect. Prosecutors emphasized the lack of evidence supporting Trump's claims and the public interest in concluding the case. Trump was convicted in May on 34 felony counts related to falsifying business records linked to a hush money payment to Stormy Daniels.

Keywords: Donald Trump, hush money case, presidential immunity

Source: ABC News

Update At: 1/8/2025

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