Supreme Court Greenlights Trump's Sentencing Amidst Hush Money Scandal

The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed sentencing for Donald Trump over criminal charges related to hush money paid to a porn star. The decision, supported by a 5-4 vote, denies Trump’s bid to halt proceedings. His sentencing is set for Friday, aiming for an unconditional discharge.

The U.S. Supreme Court, in a pivotal 5-4 decision, has cleared the path for Donald Trump's sentencing concerning criminal charges tied to hush money payments to a porn star. The majority vote included two conservative justices joining their liberal counterparts, denying Trump's request to postpone the proceeding.

The court's brief order cited two main reasons: evidentiary violations alleged by Trump can be addressed in an appeal process, and the burden of sentencing on Trump's presidential duties is minimal due to a likely 'unconditional discharge'.

Manhattan prosecutors opposed Trump's attempt for intervention, with the hearing scheduled for Friday at a New York state court, potentially marking the conclusion of a historic case involving the first criminal conviction of a former U.S. president.

(With inputs from agencies.)