Judge rejects Trump request to delay sentencing in New York hush money case

A New York judge denied President-elect Donald Trump’s request to delay his sentencing in his criminal hush money case, meaning he will have to appeal to avoid appearing in court 10 days before his inauguration. The judge rejected Trump’s arguments for a delay, citing the need for prompt prosecution and finality of criminal proceedings. Trump was convicted of falsifying business records related to a hush money payment to Stormy Daniels, and the judge indicated he was not inclined to sentence Trump to jail.

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