Supreme Court Allows Trump Sentencing in NY Hush Money Case

Trump won’t face prison time in Friday morning sentencing
Roberts, Barrett join liberals in majority of 5-4 decision

Donald Trump speaks after the verdict was read at Manhattan criminal court in New York on May 30, 2024.Photographer: Justin Lane/EPA/Bloomberg

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By Greg Stohr and Erik Larson

January 10, 2025 at 12:15 AM UTC

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January 10, 2025 at 1:08 AM UTC

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A divided US Supreme Court cleared the way for President-elect Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money criminal case, dealing him a setback as he prepares to begin his second term in office.

Voting 5-4, the justices on Thursday rejected Trump’s request to halt the New York sentencing as state appellate courts consider his claims of presidential immunity. The sentencing is set for 9:30 a.m. Friday.