Decision on Trump sentencing date in “hush money” case coming Friday, prosecutors say

A New York judge is expected to announce when former President Donald Trump will be sentenced for falsifying business records to cover up a payment to an adult film star. Trump has tried to delay sentencing twice, citing immunity for official acts as a former president and seeking to set aside his conviction. The judge will rule on Trump’s request right before the scheduled sentencing date. Trump’s lawyers have requested further postponement for possible appeals. Prosecutors allege Trump approved a scheme to hide payments to the adult film star. The judge has the discretion to sentence Trump to up to four years in jail or other alternatives like probation.