Trump to be sentenced for New York "hush money" crimes, a historic first as he prepares to retake office
CBSN
Appearing in court virtually from his Mar-a-Lago home Friday, President-elect Donald Trump is set to be sentenced for his crimes in the New York "hush money" case, in a moment unlike any other in American history.
Trump and his lawyers fought Manhattan prosecutors at every turn, dating back to the beginning of the "hush money" investigation in 2018. They challenged prosecutors' subpoenas and rulings by Justice Juan Merchan, battling all the way to the Supreme Court multiple times, including an effort this week to stave off Friday's hearing.
On Thursday, the Supreme Court said it would not intervene on Trump's behalf, clearing the way for Merchan to issue his decision. Trump soon after the high court's decision said he had read it and "thought it was a fair decision, actually," noting the Supreme Court justices pointed out he could appeal and that there would be "really…no penalty."
