Judge Denies Donald Trump's Request to Delay Sentencing in Hush Money Case
Judge Denies Donald Trump's Request to Delay Sentencing in Hush Money Case
A New York appeals court judge has turned down US President-elect Donald Trump's request to delay his sentencing in a hush money case. Associate Justice Ellen Gesmer made this decision after a brief hearing. Trump's attorney, Todd Blanche, argued for a delay, citing presidential immunity, but the judge found no precedent for such a request. The Manhattan District Attorney's Office stated that the sentencing should proceed as planned. Trump is appealing his conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records related to payments made to silence allegations of an affair. The case could extend for months if Trump's legal team successfully halts the proceedings.
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Donald Trump
Donald Trump is a businessman and politician who served as the 45th President of the United States from 2017 to 2021.
Hush Money Case
A hush money case involves payments made to someone to keep them quiet about something, often to prevent damage to someone's reputation. In this case, it refers to payments made to silence allegations of an affair.
Presidential Immunity
Presidential immunity is a legal concept that suggests a sitting president cannot be sued or prosecuted for actions taken while in office. Trump's lawyer argued that this should delay his sentencing.
Manhattan DA
The Manhattan DA refers to the District Attorney's office in Manhattan, New York. They are responsible for prosecuting crimes in that area.
Falsifying Business Records
Falsifying business records means making false entries or altering records to deceive or mislead. Trump was convicted on 34 counts of this related to the payments in the hush money case.
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