President-elect Donald Trump’s legal team has requested a delay in his sentencing, scheduled for Friday, following his conviction on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. His lawyers plan to appeal Judge Juan M. Merchan’s rulings, which upheld the conviction and dismissed arguments for presidential immunity and his upcoming inauguration.
Judge Merchan indicated he is unlikely to impose jail time, favoring an unconditional discharge. Trump’s lawyers argue the appeal process should pause the proceedings.
The case involves allegations that Trump concealed a hush money payment to Stormy Daniels during his 2016 campaign. Trump denies wrongdoing and plans to appeal the conviction, which would make him the first U.S. president to assume office with a felony conviction if upheld.
