New York Court Denies Trump's Bid to Halt Friday's Sentencing

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

43% : The filing stated that, upon his inauguration, Trump would become "completely immune from all criminal" proceedings and that "the doctrine of sitting-President immunity shields him from criminal process during the brief but crucial period of Presidential transition, while he engages in the extraordinarily demanding task of preparing to assume" power over the executive branch.
39% : "As discussed herein, the commencement of appellate proceedings seeking interlocutory review of these claims of Presidential immunity immediately causes an automatic stay of proceedings in the Supreme Court under Trump v. United States and related case law," Trump's attorneys wrote.
34% : "Trump is scheduled to be sworn in as president on Jan. 20.
29% : A Manhattan jury had found Trump guilty of falsifying business records in connection to payments he made during the 2016 campaign.
28% : Trump had pleaded not guilty and denied any wrongdoing.
19% : Trump had faced a total of four criminal cases in four separate jurisdictions.

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