The Supreme Court refused to block President-elect Donald Trump’s criminal sentencing for covering up hush money paid to adult-film star Stormy Daniels, clearing the way for an unprecedented court proceeding in New York.

The Supreme Court rejected Donald Trump’s request to block criminal proceedings in his hush money case in New York, meaning Friday's sentencing can take place.

President-elect Trump is set to face sentencing in his hush money case in New York City after the Supreme Court denied his last-minute appeal to block the proceedings. NBC’s Garrett Haake reports for TODAY.