Trump's request comes after the New York Court of Appeals denied his appeal to delay the sentencing. Prosecutors argue that a president-elect does not have the same immunity as a sitting president and that the evidence against Trump is strong.
President-elect Donald Trump has requested the U.S. Supreme Court to prevent his sentencing scheduled for Friday in his New York criminal hush money case. The New York Court of Appeals, the state's highest court, has denied Trump 's request to halt the sentencing. Trump filed an eleventh-hour request to New York 's highest court on Wednesday, seeking to pause the case, simultaneously asking the U.S. Supreme Court to halt his sentencing.
Prosecutors from the Manhattan district attorney's office argued that Trump's argument for a delay is based on a 'baseless' concept of president-elect immunity. They emphasized that a president-elect does not have the same immunity as a sitting president. Trump was found guilty in May on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records related to a hush money payment made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels during the 2016 presidential election. Prosecutors expressed confidence in their case, highlighting the 'overwhelming' evidence against Trump and criticizing his courtroom conduct. They argued that Trump's history and disregard for the justice system do not warrant dismissal. Prosecutors also pointed out Trump's repeated delays, leading to the January 10 sentencing date, and his exaggeration of the harm he would face if sentenced as planned. Judge Juan Merchan has indicated his intention to sentence Trump to an unconditional discharge, avoiding prison, fines, or probation, while respecting Trump's transition efforts and the principle of presidential immunity. Prosecutors argued that now is the most appropriate time to sentence Trump, before his inauguration in January 2025
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