The Supreme Court rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s request to block criminal proceedings in his hush money case in New York, allowing a sentencing hearing to proceed. The court ruled 5-4, with Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Amy Coney Barrett siding with the liberal justices. Trump plans to appeal the decision. His lawyers argued for presidential immunity, but the court disagreed. The case involves falsifying records related to hush money paid to Stormy Daniels in 2016. The court’s decisions have helped Trump navigate legal challenges in recent years. The sentencing is scheduled to proceed without any prison time for Trump. Despite facing legal obstacles, Trump is set to return to the presidency on Jan. 20. The court’s rulings have impacted Trump’s ability to hold office and influenced previous legal proceedings. Lawrence Hurley, a senior Supreme Court reporter for NBC News, covered the story.
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