A New York appeals court judge, Ellen Gesmer, denied a request from President-elect Donald Trump to postpone his sentencing scheduled for Friday due to his conviction related to hush money payments made to a porn star before the 2016 election. The ruling followed a hearing where Trump’s lawyers argued that he deserved a stay based on a U.S. Supreme Court decision asserting that presidents have presumptive criminal immunity for actions performed in office. They contended that sentencing Trump just ten days before his inauguration could cause irreparable harm and violate his constitutional rights. However, Judge Gesmer expressed skepticism towards their claims, leading her to deny the application for an interim stay. This decision complicates Trump’s legal situation as he prepares to assume the presidency for a second term while facing criminal consequences. The case continues to unfold, and updates are expected as it progresses through the judicial system.
