New York judge sets Trump’s sentence days before inauguration

President-elect Trump’s bid to approve his conviction in his criminal hush case was denied Friday in New York.

New York Judge Juan Merchan rejected Trump’s request to overturn the verdict in the case based on the Supreme Court’s presidential immunity ruling.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 15: Republican presidential candidate former United States President Donald Trump delivers a speech during a campaign rally at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center on October 15, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia With early voting starting today in Georgia, both Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris are campaigning in the Atlanta region this week as polls show a tight race. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Merchan noted that he is still reviewing the other motions filed by Trump to dismiss the case.

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The sentence will be on January 10 at 9:30 a.m., with the option of the president-elect appearing in person or virtually.