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Donald Trump will be sentenced on January 10 in the hush money case. He was convicted of paying money to a porn star to keep her silent. However, the judge indicated that Trump will not face jail or any other punishment. New York Judge Juan Marchan indicated that he would not sentence Trump to jail or impose a fine on him, but would 'acquit' him unconditionally. He wrote in his order that the President-elect can appear for the hearing in person or virtually. Let us tell you that Donald Trump is going to be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on January 20.
Judge's order 'illegal political attack'
The president-elect dismissed the judge's order on social media as an "illegal political attack" and said the case was "nothing more than a rigged trial." Marchen announced his plans for sentencing while rejecting Trump's motion to dismiss the case due to his presidential election win.
Clearing the way for appeal
Trump's defense lawyers had argued that having the case hanging over him while he was president would impede his ability to govern. Merchan rejected that argument, writing that overturning the jury's verdict would "undermine the rule of law in immeasurable ways." A sentencing would clear the way for Trump to appeal. Merchan acknowledged in his decision that Trump has made clear he intends to appeal.
accused of violating the law
Let us tell you that Trump was accused of violating the law by showing the payment made to a porn star as legal expenses in the account books. The payment was made to Stormy Daniels through Trump's lawyer so that she remains silent about her sexual relationship with the Republican leader.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who contested against Trump in the presidential election, and her supporters made this a major issue, but voters ignored it. During the election campaign, Trump presented himself as a martyr suffering from politically motivated prosecutions.
