Donald Trump Stung in New Legal Loss After Sentencing Request

Former President Donald Trump‘s efforts to pause his criminal sentencing in New York were struck down by a federal appeals court on Thursday.

In a one-page order, three judges on the U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals denied Trump’s request for the court to order a stay on his hush money conviction until the appellate judges can hear arguments on whether the case should be moved to federal court.

The former president was convicted on 34 felony counts in May after a Manhattan jury found him guilty of falsifying business records to conceal his connection to a hush money payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels during the 2016 election. Daniels testified that the $130,000 payment was intended to keep her quiet about an extramarital affair she had with Trump years prior.

Trump’s sentencing in the case has been repeatedly delayed, however, in part due to the Supreme Court‘s ruling in July that found presidents are immune from facing criminal charges for actions they took as part of their official duties.

New York Judge Juan Merchan, who is presiding over the case, ordered last week that he would issue a ruling on November 12 on Trump’s claims that the case should be dismissed following the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling. Trump’s sentencing date is now scheduled for November 26, three weeks after the presidential election, where Trump is seeking a second term in office.

“In light of the state court’s adjournment of sentencing until November 26, 2024, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion for an emergency administrative stay is DENIED,” read the Second Circuit Appeals Court’s order Thursday.

This is a developing story that will be updated as information becomes available.