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A New York judge, Juan Merchan, rejected Donald Trump's request to delay his sentencing in the hush money case, which is scheduled for January 10, 2025. Trump's attorneys had argued for a postponement, citing his election victory and the pending appeal of his conviction. Merchan dismissed these claims, stating that they were repetitive and noted that the prosecution opposed any delay. Trump had been convicted in May of falsifying business records to cover up a payment to porn star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. The payment aimed to prevent Daniels from disclosing an alleged sexual encounter with Trump. Although Trump's legal team attempted to have the case dismissed, Merchan ruled that Trump would be immune from prosecution once sworn in as president, but the conviction remains in place. Legal experts did not expect Trump to face jail time, with Merchan leaning toward an unconditional discharge, meaning no jail or conditions would be imposed.

Hush Money Trial: Trump’s lawyer accuses Michael Cohen of lying about a phone call

Donald Trump's lawyer accused star witness Michael Cohen of lying at the former U.S. president's trial about a phone conversation he claimed to have had with Trump about a hush money payment to a porn star shortly before the 2016 presidential election. Cohen said the phone call about a $130,000 hush money payment to a porn star. Cohen's testimony has been corroborated by other evidence, including handwritten notes.Cohen is set to return to the witness stand next week.

Stormy Daniels recounts sexual encounter with Donald Trump in explosive testimony: silk pajamas to boxers

The atmosphere in the courtroom was charged as Stormy Daniels detailed intimate moments with Donald Trump, drawing a rebuke from the judge at times for her explicit testimony.

Judge fines Trump again in criminal trial, warns of jail time

Justice Juan Merchan said the $1,000 fines he has imposed so far do not seem to be deterring Trump from violating the gag order, which prohibits him from making public comments about jurors, witnesses and families of the judge and prosecutors if the statements mean to interfere with the case

'The king has been dethroned': Stormy Daniels reacts to Donald Trump's indictment

Stormy Daniels revealed that she felt Trump would have gotten away unaccountable, but the fact that he had been indicted meant that no one was untouchable.

Stormy Daniels must pay USD 122,000 in Trump legal bills

Trump pleaded not guilty in a New York City courtroom to a 34-count felony indictment accusing him falsifying business records

All about Donald Trump's 'secret' child claim by doorman made public in indictment

The Stormy Daniels case has brought attention to the issue of Donald Trump's alleged affairs and cover-ups including the allegation of a baby born out of wedlock.

What is indictment and arraignment of a US President as Donald Trump faces 34 charges?

In the case of a US President, both an arraignment and an indictment would be highly unusual and would likely be subject to significant political scrutiny.

The Donald Trump-Stormy Daniels hush money saga explained in a nutshell

Donald Trump-Stormy Daniels case: The legal issues involved are complex, but the basic question is whether the payment was made to benefit Trump's campaign, which would make it subject to campaign finance laws.

Donald Trump to face criminal charges in Stormy Daniels hush money probe

Trump's expected appearance before a judge in Manhattan on Tuesday, as the Republican mounts a bid to regain the presidency, could further inflame divisions in the United States.

Who is Stormy Daniels, the porn star who got Donald Trump indicted?

Stormy Daniels said Trump asked her about herself and whether she would like to appear on his TV show "Celebrity Apprentice."

Donald Trump-Stormy Daniels scandal: A porn star, a president and hush money

A timeline of the Donald Trump-Stormy Daniels scandal: From their alleged encounter in 2006 to 'hush money' being paid in 2016, shortly before Trump became President of the United States.

AI pics of Donald Trump's arrest by 'cop' Joe Biden go viral as indictment threat looms

While all the Donad Trump photos are fake, they raise questions on the societal effects of AI and the reproduction of the same photos – without any mention of AI - may be potentially harmful.

Lawyer who represented Stormy Daniels gets 14-year sentence for stealing clients’ money

Michael Avenatti acted for porn star Stormy Daniels in her lawsuit against the former US President Donald Trump.

US judge tosses out Stormy Daniels defamation suit against Donald Trump

Daniels -- whose real name is Stephanie Clifford -- still has a separate lawsuit against the president linked to $130,000 in hush money she was paid by Trump's lawyer shortly before the November 2016 presidential election to keep quiet about an alleged affair.