Appeals Court Judge Denies Trump's Request to Delay Hush Money Sentencing
An appeals court judge has denied President Trump’s last-minute attempt to delay his sentencing in the Manhattan hush money case. President Trump faces sentencing for 34 felony counts of falsifying business documents.
Legal Battle Unfolds
President Trump had appealed the jury’s May verdict, arguing for presidential immunity. However, Justice Ellen Gesmer dismissed this argument, questioning the application of presidential immunity to a president-elect.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s lawyer, Steven Wu, argued against the notion of president-elect immunity, emphasizing the timing of the sentencing just days before the inauguration.
Court’s Decision
Justice Gesmer has scheduled a hearing for January 21 to consider Trump’s plea to overturn the verdict. Despite the legal back-and-forth, it is unlikely that Trump will face prison time given his imminent return to the White House.
The legal battle surrounding the hush money case continues as the appeals court prepares to review Trump’s arguments in the coming days.
