Trump Appeals to Supreme Court to Halt NYC Sentencing

President-elect Donald Trump has filed an emergency petition with the Supreme Court to block his upcoming sentencing in a New York case. The sentencing, scheduled for January 10th, stems from his conviction for falsifying business records.

Trump's legal team claims the case is a "politically motivated prosecution" and argues that the New York courts have acted unjustly, ignoring established legal precedent regarding presidential immunity. They are seeking a stay of proceedings until appeals concerning presidential immunity are fully resolved.

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Key Arguments:

• The prosecution improperly admitted evidence related to official presidential acts, violating presidential immunity.
• The case is a "meritless hoax" and a "witch hunt."
• The American people's election of Trump demands an end to the "political weaponization" of the justice system.

The Supreme Court has previously ruled that presidents are immune from prosecution for official acts. Trump's team argues this should prevent any further proceedings until this issue is fully decided. New York must respond to the petition by Thursday.

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While Judge Merchan stated he's unlikely to impose jail time, opting for an "unconditional discharge," Trump's legal team is pushing for a complete halt to all proceedings.

This Supreme Court appeal follows a New York judge's denial of Trump's earlier motion to stay the sentencing. The situation remains highly contentious as Trump prepares for his inauguration on January 20th.