Judge Merchan denies Trump’s request to delay sentencing
New York Judge Juan Merchan has rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s request to delay his sentencing in the New York v. Trump case. The decision was made on Monday, with Merchan stating, “Defendant’s motion for a stay of these proceedings, including the sentencing hearing scheduled for January 10, 2025, is hereby DENIED.”
Trump’s legal team had filed a motion earlier on Monday to postpone the sentencing, which is set to take place on January 10, just 10 days before his inauguration as the 47th president of the United States on January 20.
In response to Trump’s filing, Steven Cheung, Trump’s spokesman and incoming White House communications director, told Fox Digital that the move was aimed at halting the “unlawful sentencing” in what he called the Manhattan D.A.’s Witch Hunt. Cheung emphasized that legal precedent and the state constitution of New York mandate the dismissal of this “meritless hoax.”
The Manhattan District Attorney’s office, on the other hand, urged the court to deny Trump’s request for a delay in sentencing. Merchan has already stated that he will not sentence Trump to prison but will instead issue an “unconditional discharge,” meaning no punishment will be imposed.
In the case, Trump was found guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business records. The prosecution alleged that Trump falsified records to conceal a $130,000 payment to former porn star Stormy Daniels in 2016 to silence her claims of an affair with him in 2006.
Despite his conviction, Trump has consistently maintained his innocence, characterizing the case as part of a Democrat-led effort to undermine his election campaign. He has criticized the legal system, claiming it is rigged against him and other political opponents.
As the sentencing date approaches, tensions are high, with both sides presenting strong arguments. The outcome of this case will have significant implications for Trump’s political future and the broader legal landscape in New York.
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