Judge rejects Trump's request to delay sentencing in hush money case

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Donald Trump's legal team hit another roadblock when Judge Juan Merchant rejected a request to delay the former president's sentencing in his hush-money conviction. On Monday, Trump's lawyers filed an appeal with the New York Court of Appeals, asking to overturn two of Judge Merchant's rulings that upheld Trump. conviction. In a separate filing, they asked that sentencing be delayed pending appeal review. However, Merchant rejected the request, ensuring Friday's sentencing will go ahead as planned. Merchant made headlines last week for rejecting Trump's bid to overturn his conviction, arguing that his re-election as president would require the case to be dismissed. The judge firmly scheduled sentencing for January 5 and clarified that Trump would not face jail time as part of the ruling. Trump's conviction in the high-profile case involving hush payments is one of several legal challenges facing the former president. Trump's lawyers argued the conviction should be thrown out and insisted their client was treated unfairly. They also claim the rulings have wider implications for his ongoing presidential campaign. Despite the arguments, Merchant stood by his decision and ensured the case went on as planned. As Friday's sentencing approaches, all eyes are on the legal and political implications of the case, which continues to dominate headlines. Like this: Like Loading… Discover more with Baller AlertSubscribe and get the latest posts delivered to your email.

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