Appeals Court Denies Trump’s Last-Ditch Bid to Delay Sentencing in Hush-Money Case

The judge presiding over the case, Juan Merchan, has set sentencing for Friday, just ten days before the inauguration.

President Trump calls on a reporter for a question at a news conference at Mar-a-Lago, January 7, 2024, at Palm Beach. — President Trump calls on a reporter for a question at a news conference at Mar-a-Lago, January 7, 2024, at Palm Beach. AP/Evan Vucci

MARIE POHL

Published: Jan 7, 2025, 01:35 PM ET
Updated:Jan 7, 2025, 05:42 PM ET