Donald Trump is attempting to delay his sentencing in the hush money case, in which he was found guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business records in May 2024. The sentencing, initially postponed until after the November election, is now scheduled for Friday, January 10, 2025. Trump’s legal team has asked for the process to be delayed once again, claiming that the sentencing is premature while he is appealing the ruling. They also argued that the timing is distracting for him as he prepares to assume office.
The New York Court of Appeals declined to organize a hearing on the matter, and Trump’s next potential option is to appeal to the Supreme Court. Prosecutors, however, have urged the Supreme Court not to intervene, highlighting the public interest in moving forward with sentencing. They pointed out that the process will likely take no more than an hour and that Trump has not shown any reason why his duties as President-elect would prevent him from attending.
Despite the legal challenges, Trump is not expected to face any jail time, fines, or probation. We will provide updates as the situation develops.
In terms of jail time, Trump could have faced up to four years in prison for each count of falsifying business records, although he is not likely to receive such a sentence. The exact details of his potential sentence will be determined during the upcoming proceedings.
