On January 10, Donald Trump is set to be sentenced in a New York case involving hush money payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels. This decision comes as Judge Juan Merchan signaled that he is likely to issue a conditional discharge, which would close the case without jail time, probation, or fines. Trump's conviction, which includes 34 felony counts of falsifying business records stemming from the $130,000 payment to Daniels, has been a significant source of contention, with Trump arguing that it is an attempt to undermine his 2024 presidential campaign.
Trump's Hush Money Sentencing Set for January 10, No Jail Time Expected
Trump's Hush Money Sentencing Set for January 10, No Jail Time Expected
The judge overseeing Trump's hush-money case indicates a possible conditional discharge sentence, as the president-elect prepares for inauguration.
Despite Trump’s pleas of innocence and multiple motions to dismiss based on claims of presidential immunity, the court has deemed his conviction valid. The judge has also considered various options that would alleviate Trump's concerns about the distraction of legal issues, including delaying sentencing until after his term ends in 2029. Scheduled initially for November 26, the sentencing was postponed following Trump's election victory. Should it proceed as planned, Trump will make history as the first felon to hold the presidency.
