New York appeals court denies Trump's attempt to postpone sentencing Friday in his hush money case

The New York appeals court on Tuesday denied President-elect Donald Trump's attempt to dismiss his sentencing Friday in his hush money case.

A New York City jury in May found Trump guilty on all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in connect to pay hush money to porn star Stormy Daniels, with who he allegedly had an affair. Trump has denied the allegation. 

On Tuesday, New York appeals court Judge Ellen Gesmer rejected Trump’s request following a short hearing. 

The trial judge, Juan Merchan, previously rejected Trump's motion to halt the sentencing, as he prepared to take office Jan. 20. 

Merchant has already signaled that he is not likely to sentence Trump to any punishment for his convictions.