NY Appeals Court Denies Trump’s Request to Halt Business Records Case Before Sentencing

New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan had earlier rejected Trump’s bid to delay sentencing.
NY Appeals Court Denies Trump’s Request to Halt Business Records Case Before Sentencing
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Sam Dorman
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An appeals court in New York has rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s attempt to halt proceedings in his business records case, which is scheduled for sentencing on Jan. 10.

“After consideration of the papers submitted and the extensive oral argument, movant’s application for interim stay is denied,” a brief order from Justice Ellen Gesmer of the Appellate Division, First Judicial Department read.
Sam Dorman
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