😮 New York Court Denies Trump's Bid to Delay Sentencing in Hush Money Case
In a dramatic twist, a New York appellate court has denied President-elect Donald Trump's attempt to halt his sentencing scheduled for this Friday. This comes after his conviction on criminal charges related to hush money payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels. 🎬💰
Associate Justice Ellen Gesmer delivered the decision on Tuesday, following a hearing on Trump's last-minute effort to block the trial judge's ruling. The sentencing is set just 10 days before Trump's inauguration! 🗓️
Justice Juan Merchan had previously rejected requests from Trump's lawyers to delay the sentencing, calling it \"a repetition of the arguments he has raised numerous times in the past.\" Merchan hinted he wasn't keen on sending Trump to prison, suggesting an unconditional discharge might be the way to go—meaning a guilty verdict without fines or probation. 🤔
Trump didn't hold back, accusing a \"crooked judge\" of making his transition to the White House complicated. \"You don't have a judge working real hard to try and embarrass you, because I did nothing wrong,\" he told reporters. 🗣️
The whole saga stems from a $130,000 payment made by Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen, to Stormy Daniels to keep quiet about an alleged affair—a claim Trump denies. This case marks the first time a U.S. president, current or former, has been convicted of a crime. ⚖️
Trump's legal team has tried twice to get the case thrown out, but no dice. They argue that the case interferes with his ability to govern. However, Justice Merchan ruled that the situation revolves around Trump's personal actions, not his official duties. 🚫
With sentencing just around the corner, the world watches to see how this unprecedented story unfolds as Trump prepares to step back into the Oval Office. 🌐🏢
Stay tuned, folks—this is one rollercoaster that's not over yet! 🎢
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New York appeals court denies Trump bid to halt hush money sentencing
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