A judge has set the sentencing date for Donald Trump in his hush-money case in New York for 10 January, a mere two weeks before his inauguration as president.
However, New York Justice Juan Merchan has indicated that Trump will not face jail time, probation, or a fine but will receive an “unconditional discharge.”
Donald Trump was convicted in May on 34 felony counts related to falsifying business records in connection to a $130,000 payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
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Furthermore, these charges stemmed from efforts to conceal reimbursements to his former lawyer, Michael Cohen, who had paid off the adult film star to remain silent about an alleged encounter with Trump during the 2016 election campaign.
Trump has consistently denied any wrongdoing and pleaded not guilty, claiming the case is a ploy to undermine his potential 2024 presidential bid.
Trump’s team has criticised Judge Merchan’s decision to proceed with sentencing, labelling it as part of a “witch hunt.” They argue that allowing the sentencing to proceed would hinder Trump’s ability to transition into the presidency smoothly and carry out his presidential duties without interference.
In conclusion, the spokesperson for Trump, Steven Cheung, emphasised the need for Trump to be free from distractions caused by ongoing legal battles.
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written by @enock katamba
- Enock Katamba is a Ugandan Journalist and Founder of Uncovered UG, an independent digital news platform covering Uganda and international developments. He reports on politics, national affairs, entertainment, sports, business, education and other stories of public interest.
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