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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.

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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
MARIE POHL

A New York appeals court justice has denied President Trump’s last-minute effort to block his upcoming sentencing in the Stormy Daniels hush-money case, which the trial judge has scheduled for this Friday.  

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MARIE POHL
MARIE POHL

Marie Pohl is a published author and freelance contributor. She covers courts and arts.

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