Judge Denies Trump's Request to Delay Hush Money Sentencing

Donald Trump has been denied a delay in his sentencing for a criminal conviction related to hush money paid to a porn star. The conviction stems from 34 counts of falsifying business records. Trump's lawyers had requested a delay, arguing that a rushed pre-inauguration sentencing would be inappropriate due to alleged violations of presidential immunity. However, the judge, Juan M. Merchan, rejected the motion, stating that Trump's arguments were largely repetitive and that the case should proceed as scheduled.