New York judge sets Trump sentencing days before inauguration
President-elect Trump’s bid to toss his conviction in his New York criminal hush money case was denied on Friday. New York Judge Juan Merchan rejected Trump’s request to vacate the verdict in the case based on the Supreme Court’s presidential immunity decision.
Merchan noted that he is still reviewing the other motions filed by Trump to dismiss the case. Sentencing will be on January 10 at 9:30 a.m., with the president-elect having the option to appear in person or virtually.
The case stems from allegations that Trump was involved in a scheme to pay hush money to women who claimed to have had affairs with him. The payments were made to keep the women silent during the 2016 presidential campaign.
The denial of Trump’s bid to overturn his conviction comes as a blow to the president-elect, who has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing in the case. Trump’s legal team has vowed to continue fighting the conviction and explore all legal options available to them.
The decision by Judge Merchan is expected to have significant implications for Trump’s presidency, as it could potentially lead to further legal challenges and investigations into his conduct. The case has been closely watched by both supporters and critics of the president-elect, who have been divided on whether he should be held accountable for his actions.
Despite the setback, Trump remains defiant and determined to clear his name. He has continued to insist that he is innocent and that the case against him is politically motivated. The president-elect has vowed to fight on and prove his innocence in court.
In the meantime, the public awaits further developments in the case and the impact it may have on Trump’s presidency. The outcome of the sentencing on January 10 will be closely watched by all parties involved, as it could determine the future course of Trump’s legal battles.
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten is a breaking news writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. Story tips and ideas can be sent to sarah.rumpf@fox.com and on Twitter: @s_rumpfwhitten.
