A New York appeals court judge rejected former President Donald Trump's request to postpone his sentencing in the hush money case, stating that he cannot be spared from sentencing while appealing the verdict. This marks the second time in two days that Trump's attempts to delay sentencing have been unsuccessful. Trump's lawyers argued that he enjoys presidential immunity, but the judge refuted the claim. Trump's sentencing is still scheduled for Friday, though he can seek further legal intervention.
A New York appeals court judge on Tuesday denied President-elect Donald Trump 's latest bid to delay this week’s sentencing in his hush money case.In a one-sentence ruling following an emergency hearing, Judge Ellen Gesmer denied Trump's request for an immediate order that would spare him from being sentenced while he appeals Judge Juan M. Merchan’s decision last week to uphold the historic verdict.It was the second time in two days that Trump was denied.
RELATED STORY | Trump's attorneys successfully block release of special counsel's reportMerchan last Friday denied Trump’s request to throw out his conviction and dismiss the case because of his impending return to the White House, ruling that Trump’s current status as president-elect does not afford him the same immunity from criminal proceedings as a sitting president.
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