The Supreme Court rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s request to block criminal proceedings in his hush money case in New York, allowing a scheduled sentencing hearing to proceed. Trump plans to appeal the decision, citing concerns about the case being politically motivated and infringing on presidential immunity. The court ruled that the issues could be addressed through the ordinary appeals process and that the burden on Trump is minimal as he is not facing prison time. Despite the setback, Trump remains confident that justice will prevail. The case involves falsifying records related to hush money paid to Stormy Daniels by Trump’s former attorney, Michael Cohen, during the 2016 presidential election. Trump’s lawyers argued that evidence focused on official acts protected by presidential immunity, and that a president-elect should have the same protection from prosecution as a sitting president. The sentencing hearing is set to take place on Friday morning, with the judge indicating that Trump will not face any prison time. The Supreme Court’s decision marks a shift from previous rulings in Trump’s favor and has significant implications for his potential return to office on January 20.
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Supreme Court Rejects Request to Halt Trump Sentencing in Hush Money Case
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