Donald Trump’s hush money trial judge flags a Facebook post alleging juror predicted guilty verdict before sentencing
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump’s hush money trial judge flags a Facebook post alleging juror predicted guilty verdict before sentencing

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump’s hush money trial judge, Juan Merchan, informed the prosecutors and the former president’s lawyers on Friday about a fresh discovery of a post that stated that they uncovered a personnel affiliated to the New York court system’s Facebook page, personating as the cousin of a juror. !” Deleted post alleging juror misconduct adds twist to Trump hush money trial The post is no longer visible on Facebook, suggesting they have been deleted, raising the possibility of a prank or a counterfeit. The Facebook post is ‘unrelated to this proceeding’ Merchan's letter noted that the post appeared in reply to a May 29 notice regarding oral arguments in a New York appeals court “unrelated to this proceeding.” The jury in Trump’s trial took a total of 3 days, from May 28 to May 30, before reaching their verdict that Trump was guilty on all the 34 counts he was answerable for. At present, there is no other notice on the New York court system’s Facebook that is labeled as an “oral argument notice” for May 29 that is of the type described by the judge, however, there is an oral argument notice that is of this type and dated May 20.

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Trump files formal notice of plan to appeal hush money conviction
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump files formal notice of plan to appeal hush money conviction

The Hindu  

U.S. President Donald Trump's lawyers on Wednesday formally notified a New York state court of Trump's intent to appeal his criminal conviction on charges stemming from hush money paid to a porn star. In the notice, Mr. Trump's lawyers said they would appeal both the jury's May 30, 2024, guilty verdict and Justice Juan Merchan's January 10, 2025, sentence of …

Trump sentencing live updates: President-elect avoids jail as he escapes punishment in hush money case
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump sentencing live updates: President-elect avoids jail as he escapes punishment in hush money case

The Independent  

✕ Close Donald Trump handed no-penalty sentence in hush-money case Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy …

New York judge sentences Trump in hush money case without punishment
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2 months, 1 week ago

New York judge sentences Trump in hush money case without punishment

China Daily  

Former U.S. President Donald Trump attends the Trump Organization civil fraud trial, in New York State Supreme Court in the Manhattan borough of New York City, U.S., December 7, 2023. NEW YORK -- Juan Merchan, a New York judge overseeing US President-elect Donald Trump's hush money case, on Friday granted Trump unconditional discharge in delivering a sentence for the case. …

Donald Trump sentenced without punishment in Stormy Daniels hush money case
2 months, 1 week ago

Donald Trump sentenced without punishment in Stormy Daniels hush money case

ABC  

Donald Trump will neither be jailed nor fined over a hush-money payment made to a porn star, after a New York court instead handed the president-elect an "unconditional discharge". But prosecutor Joshua Steinglass was also critical of Trump's comments on the legal system, saying he had "purposefully bred disdain for our judicial institutions". Trump cases ended or in limbo Earlier …

From hush money to election subversion: Donald Trump's civil and criminal cases
2 months, 1 week ago

From hush money to election subversion: Donald Trump's civil and criminal cases

Hindustan Times  

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will not go to jail or pay a fine over his criminal conviction stemming from hush money paid to a porn star, but the sentence imposed by a judge on Friday places a judgment of guilt on his record. President-elect Donald Trump was granted unconditional discharge on Friday in a hush money case The sentencing in …

Trump defiant he did nothing wrong as judge lets off felon president-elect with slap on wrist
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump defiant he did nothing wrong as judge lets off felon president-elect with slap on wrist

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President-elect Donald Trump ranted about a “very terrible experience” and …

What Donald Trump said ahead of his sentencing in hush money case
2 months, 2 weeks ago

What Donald Trump said ahead of his sentencing in hush money case

Hindustan Times  

US President-elect Donald Trump on Friday said that the criminal trial and his conviction in the hush money case has “been a very terrible experience” and insisted he committed no crime. US President-elect Donald Trump and his attorney Todd Blanche are seen on a screen at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York, U.S., on January 10, 2025. A United States …

'There is no case, there never was a case': Trump snaps after becoming a felon
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'There is no case, there never was a case': Trump snaps after becoming a felon

Raw Story  

Donald Trump gloated on social media after successfully avoiding jail time for his felony convictions. New York justice Juan Merchan granted the president-elect an unconditional discharge for his 34 convictions by a jury for falsifying business records, making clear the sentence would have been more severe if he had not been re-elected to a second term, but Trump raged against …

Judge sentences Trump to unconditional discharge in hush money case
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Judge sentences Trump to unconditional discharge in hush money case

Firstpost  

Judge Juan Merchan on Friday sentenced Donald Trump to unconditional discharge in the hush money payments to a porn star despite the President-elect’s last-ditch efforts to avoid becoming the first felon in the White House, according to a report Attorney Todd Blanche and President-elect Donald Trump, seen on a television screen, appear virtually for sentencing for Trump's hush money conviction …

Hush money case: US judge sentences Donald Trump, declines to impose jail term, fine
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Hush money case: US judge sentences Donald Trump, declines to impose jail term, fine

Hindustan Times  

A US judge on Friday sentenced President-elect Donald Trump over his criminal conviction stemming from hush money paid to a porn star. Todd Blanche, attorney for former US President Donald Trump, and US President-elect Donald Trump are seen on the screen at Manhattan criminal court in New York. What Donald Trump said The US President-elect attended the hearing virtually. I …

Trump avoids punishment in hush money sentence but is set to be first felon president
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump avoids punishment in hush money sentence but is set to be first felon president

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump will return to the White House as the …

Donald Trump Sentenced In Historic New York Hush Money Trial
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump Sentenced In Historic New York Hush Money Trial

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING NEW YORK — President-elect Donald Trump received a sentence of unconditional discharge — or effectively no punishment — at a Friday hearing with New York Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan, which puts an end to his hush money trial more than seven months after his unprecedented conviction. Donald Trump appears at the New York Supreme Court on …

Watch: Outside court as Trump to sentenced to ‘unconditional discharge’ in hush money case
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch: Outside court as Trump to sentenced to ‘unconditional discharge’ in hush money case

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Watch a live feed outside court as Donald Trump was …

Donald Trump’s hush money sentencing set for Friday after Supreme Court denies delay request
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump’s hush money sentencing set for Friday after Supreme Court denies delay request

Live Mint  

A divided Supreme Court on Thursday rejected President-elect Donald Trump's bid to delay his sentencing in his hush money case in New York. Trump's attorneys have argued that evidence used in the Manhattan trial violated last summer's Supreme Court ruling giving Trump broad immunity from prosecution over acts he took as president. Trump's attorneys called the case politically motivated, and …

Supreme Court rejects Trump’s bid to delay sentencing in his New York hush money case
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court rejects Trump’s bid to delay sentencing in his New York hush money case

The Hindu  

A divided Supreme Court on Thursday rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s bid to delay his sentencing in his hush money case in New York. However, Mr. Trump’s attorneys have argued that evidence used in the Manhattan trial violated last summer’s Supreme Court ruling, giving Trump broad immunity from prosecution over acts he took as president. Mr. Trump’s attorneys went to the …

Historic first: President-elect Donald Trump awaits sentencing in hush money case
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Historic first: President-elect Donald Trump awaits sentencing in hush money case

India Today  

In a singular moment in U.S. history, President-elect Donald Trump faces sentencing Friday for his New York hush money conviction after the nation’s highest court refused to intervene. Bragg’s office said in a court filing Monday that Trump committed “serious offenses that caused extensive harm to the sanctity of the electoral process and to the integrity of New York’s financial …

US Supreme Court denies to pause Donald Trump's hush money sentencing
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

US Supreme Court denies to pause Donald Trump's hush money sentencing

India Today  

The US Supreme Court rejected on Thursday Donald Trump's request to halt his sentencing in a New York state court for the president-elect's conviction on criminal charges stemming from hush money paid to a porn star. Trump had sought relief from the justices as he pursued a state court appeal to resolve questions of presidential immunity following a Supreme Court …

Donald Trump sentenced in hush money case but escapes jail and penalty
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump sentenced in hush money case but escapes jail and penalty

India TV News  

Former President Donald Trump was formally sentenced Friday in his high-profile hush money case, with Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan declining to impose any punishment despite Trump’s conviction on all 34 felony charges. The sentencing ends a bizarre legal battle that lasted nearly two months, during which sordid details of Trump's alleged efforts to conceal charges were publicly released Despite …

Trump is sentenced in hush money case — but gets no penalty or fine
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump is sentenced in hush money case — but gets no penalty or fine

NPR  

Trump is sentenced in hush money case — but gets no penalty or fine toggle caption Rebecca Noble/Getty Images President-elect Donald Trump received an unconditional discharge for his criminal conviction in New York on Friday, meaning he will not face fines, prison or any other penalties. Since Trump's conviction in May, Merchan has postponed the sentencing several times, including to …

Supreme Court turns down Trump plea to block New York sentencing for hush money conviction
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court turns down Trump plea to block New York sentencing for hush money conviction

LA Times  

The Supreme Court on Thursday turned down President-elect Donald Trump’s plea to block a New York judge from sentencing him Friday on his felony conviction in a hush-money case. New York prosecutors had urged the court on Thursday to deny Trump’s “extraordinary immunity claim.” “While he was a private citizen, defendant was charged, tried, and convicted for conduct that he …

Donald Trump asks Supreme Court to block sentencing in his hush money case in New York
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump asks Supreme Court to block sentencing in his hush money case in New York

The Hindu  

President-elect Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to call off Friday’s sentencing in his hush money case in New York. Mr. Trump’s lawyers turned to the nation’s highest court Wednesday after New York courts refused to postpone the sentencing by Juan M. Merchan, the judge who presided over Mr. Trump’s trial and conviction last May on 34 felony counts …

‘Unprecedented intervention’: Supreme Court responds to Trump sentencing delay bid
2 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Unprecedented intervention’: Supreme Court responds to Trump sentencing delay bid

Raw Story  

The U.S. Supreme Court swiftly responded to President-elect Donald Trump’s formal request early Wednesday morning to delay sentencing in his 34-count felony conviction for business fraud in New York, widely known as the “hush money” case. Describing his latest attempt as "a highly unusual request that relies in part on the court’s decision last year to grant him broad immunity …

Trump asks Supreme Court to halt sentencing in hush money case
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump asks Supreme Court to halt sentencing in hush money case

Raw Story  

Donald Trump has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block his sentencing in the New York hush money case. The president-elect is currently scheduled to be sentenced Friday on 34 felony convictions for falsifying business records to cover up payments to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, and the court has given prosecutors until Thursday morning to respond to Trump's request …

Trump asks Supreme Court to pause sentencing in hush money case
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump asks Supreme Court to pause sentencing in hush money case

CNN  

CNN — President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday urged the US Supreme Court to pause his sentencing in the hush money case, a highly unusual request that relies in part on the court’s decision last year to grant him broad immunity from criminal prosecution. Trump’s latest request to the US Supreme Court is unusual – and likely an uphill fight – …

Trump asks Supreme Court to block his sentencing in New York criminal case
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump asks Supreme Court to block his sentencing in New York criminal case

LA Times  

President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court on Wednesday to block a New York judge from sentencing him Friday over his felony conviction in a hush money case. The justices “should order an immediate stay of criminal proceedings against President Trump in the New York trial court, including but not limited to the criminal sentencing hearing scheduled for January 10, …

US court denies Trump's bid to delay hush money sentencing
2 months, 2 weeks ago

US court denies Trump's bid to delay hush money sentencing

India Today  

A New York appellate court on Tuesday denied President-elect Donald Trump's bid to halt sentencing set for Friday for his conviction on criminal charges stemming from hush money paid to a porn star. In his Monday ruling, Justice Juan Merchan rejected a request from Trump's lawyers to delay the sentencing while they appealed two of the judge's previous rulings upholding …

Donald Trump appeals to Supreme Court for delay in hush money sentencing
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump appeals to Supreme Court for delay in hush money sentencing

India Today  

President-elect Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to call off Friday’s sentencing in his hush money case in New York. Trump’s lawyers turned to the nation’s highest court on Wednesday after New York courts refused to postpone the sentencing by Judge Juan M. Merchan, who presided over Trump’s trial and conviction last May on 34 felony counts of falsifying …

US judge denies Donald Trump's plea to delay sentencing in hush money case
2 months, 2 weeks ago

US judge denies Donald Trump's plea to delay sentencing in hush money case

India Today  

US President-elect Donald Trump on Monday lost a bid to put off his sentencing on Friday for his criminal conviction stemming from hush money paid to a porn star. Citing both presidential immunity and the demands of Trump's impending January 20 inauguration, his lawyers on Monday morning said Justice Juan Merchan's intention not to penalise Trump was "of no moment." …

President-elect Donald Trump tries again to get Friday's hush money sentencing called off
2 months, 2 weeks ago

President-elect Donald Trump tries again to get Friday's hush money sentencing called off

India Today  

NEW YORK: President-elect Donald Trump tried again Tuesday to delay this week’s sentencing in his hush money case, asking a New York appeals court to intervene as he fights to avoid the finality of his conviction before he returns to the White House. Merchan “is without authority under the law to proceed to sentencing while President Trump exercises his federal …

Judge denies Trump's demand to delay fraud sentencing
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Judge denies Trump's demand to delay fraud sentencing

Raw Story  

A New York judge has responded to Donald Trump's request to delay his sentencing in his New York fraud trial. After months of delays, on Monday afternoon, Juan Merchan ordered Trump to be sentenced 10 days before being sworn into office, rebuffing Trump's demand to stay the sentencing for the trial in which he was found guilty by a jury …

Trump makes shocking claim about Alvin Bragg ahead of hush money case sentencing, ‘Biden/Harris DOJ forced Bragg to…’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump makes shocking claim about Alvin Bragg ahead of hush money case sentencing, ‘Biden/Harris DOJ forced Bragg to…’

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of a January 10 sentencing in Donald Trump’s New York hush money case, the president-elect made a shocking claim: Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg “never wanted to bring” the case against him. Donald Trump makes shocking claim about Alvin Bragg ahead of hush money case sentencing “D.A. The judge suggested Trump would instead receive an “unconditional discharge.” Trump claimed …

'Totally conflicted': Trump rages against judge in criminal case ahead of his sentencing
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'Totally conflicted': Trump rages against judge in criminal case ahead of his sentencing

Raw Story  

Donald Trump on Sunday raged against the prosecutor and judge involved in the criminal case where the president-elect was convicted of dozens of felonies. Trump over the weekend took to his own social media network, Truth Social, to voice his displeasure about the fact that Judge Juan Merchan ordered Trump's felony sentencing to take place before he takes office as …

Judge denies Trump’s plea to delay Friday’s sentencing on his hush money conviction
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Judge denies Trump’s plea to delay Friday’s sentencing on his hush money conviction

CNN  

New York CNN — Judge Juan Merchan has denied Donald Trump’s request to postpone his Friday sentencing for his hush money conviction, the judge said in a filing Monday. Earlier Monday, Trump’s lawyers filed an appeal urging a New York appellate court to overturn Merchan’s two recent rulings that upheld his conviction in the hush money case, while separately urging …

Trump hush money judge 'still has another couple of tricks up his sleeve': legal expert
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump hush money judge 'still has another couple of tricks up his sleeve': legal expert

Raw Story  

During an appearance on MSNBC to discuss Judge Juan Merchan instructing Donald Trump and his lawyers that he will go forward with sentencing in the hush money trial, former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance stated she thinks the judge may have a few surprises still in store. Speaking with host Katie Phang about the Jan. 10 court date related to now-president-elect's …

Trump claims ‘corrupt’ Judge Merchan ‘broke the law’ in hush-money case
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump claims ‘corrupt’ Judge Merchan ‘broke the law’ in hush-money case

Hindustan Times  

Former President Donald Trump lashed out at Judge Juan Merchan on Friday after the New York judge denied his request to dismiss the criminal case involving alleged hush-money payments and scheduled sentencing for January 10, just days before the presidential inauguration. Donald Trump criticized Judge Juan Merchan after the judge denied his request to dismiss a hush-money case and set …

US judge sets date for Donald Trump hush-money sentencing but rules out prison term
2 months, 2 weeks ago

US judge sets date for Donald Trump hush-money sentencing but rules out prison term

Hindustan Times  

In an extraordinary turn, a judge Friday set President-elect Donald Trump's sentencing in his hush money criminal case for Jan. 10 — little over a week before he's due to return to the White House — but indicated he wouldn't be jailed. Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan, who presided over Trump’s trial, signaled in a written decision that he'd sentence …

'Rigged Charade': Trump unloads on 'corrupt' judge after he's ordered to face sentencing
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'Rigged Charade': Trump unloads on 'corrupt' judge after he's ordered to face sentencing

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump continued swinging at Judge Juan Merchan hours after he was ordered to face sentencing in his New York fraud case on Jan. 10 – and also hurled furious attacks at Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and special counsel Jack Smith. The incoming president’s Friday evening sound-off on Merchan came as no surprise; Trump spokesperson Steven Cheung issued …

New York judge sets Jan 10 as Trump's sentencing date in Hush Money case, rules out prison term
2 months, 2 weeks ago

New York judge sets Jan 10 as Trump's sentencing date in Hush Money case, rules out prison term

Firstpost  

Judge Juan Merchan on Friday said that US President-elect Donald Trump will be sentenced in the Hush money case on January 10. The date came as a surprise to Trump’s team since it is a little over a week before he is due to return to the White House US President-elect Donald Trump, alongside his attorney Todd Blanche, speaks to …

Hush money case: Trump to be sentenced on Jan 10, won't face jail time
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Hush money case: Trump to be sentenced on Jan 10, won't face jail time

Deccan Chronicle  

Donald Trump will be sentenced on January 10 in a criminal case for which he was convicted for silencing a porn star by paying hush money and falsifying business record, a New York judge ruled on Friday.The judge also added that Trump will face no legal penalties for his conviction in the case, CNN reported.Judge Juan Merchan, upholding Trump's conviction, …

Donald Trump hush money case: Judge sets sentencing for January 10; signals no jail time - What we know so far
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump hush money case: Judge sets sentencing for January 10; signals no jail time - What we know so far

Live Mint  

In a surpising movie, a judge has scheduled the sentencing for President-elect Donald Trump's hush money case for January 10, just days before he is set to be inaugurated on January 20. Judge Juan M. Merchan, who oversaw Trump's trial, indicated in a written ruling that he would impose a conditional discharge on the former and future president. Hush money …

Judge rules president-elect Donald Trump must be sentenced in 'hush money' trial
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Judge rules president-elect Donald Trump must be sentenced in 'hush money' trial

ABC  

A judge has ruled president-elect Donald Trump must be sentenced on January 10 in the criminal case in which he was convicted on charges involving "hush money" paid to an adult film actress, adding that he is not inclined to impose a jail sentence. Donald Trump found guilty in criminal 'hush money' trial Photo shows Donald Trump in court The …

"Fake, made up charge": Trump calls for judge to be "disbarred" after hush money sentencing date set
2 months, 2 weeks ago

"Fake, made up charge": Trump calls for judge to be "disbarred" after hush money sentencing date set

Salon  

Though he's due to get away with less than a slap on the wrist, Donald Trump is not happy about his upcoming sentencing for falsifying business records. Trump's rant came a day after New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan ordered that Trump be sentenced for his conviction on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. Merchan made it clear …

‘Witch Hunt’: Trump spokesman lashes out after Trump ordered to appear for sentencing
2 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Witch Hunt’: Trump spokesman lashes out after Trump ordered to appear for sentencing

Raw Story  

A spokesman for Donald Trump took aim at Judge Juan Merchan in a fiery statement after he ordered the incoming president to return to court for sentencing in his New York fraud case on Jan. 10. Trump communications director Steven Cheung on Friday hurled insults at Merchan, who ruled against Trump’s motion to dismiss the guilty verdict that resulted in …

'Banana republic!' MAGA melts down as judge sets sentencing in Trump's hush money case
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'Banana republic!' MAGA melts down as judge sets sentencing in Trump's hush money case

Raw Story  

Judge Juan Merchan issued a decision on the matter of President-elect Donald Trump's sentencing in the New York criminal hush money case on Friday, ordering the sentencing to move forward on Jan. 10, days ahead of Trump's inauguration. "JUST IN: Judge Juan Merchan has just ordered President Trump to be sentenced in his phony hush money case on January 10th …

Trump Ordered To Appear For Sentencing In Hush Money Trial
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump Ordered To Appear For Sentencing In Hush Money Trial

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The New York judge overseeing President-elect Donald Trump’s hush money trial has ordered him to appear for his long-delayed sentencing hearing on Jan. 10, more than seven months after he was convicted on all 34 felony counts against him. In his 18-page order, Merchan indicated that he was trying to balance the interests of justice with the …

Trump will be sentenced in hush money case on January 10
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump will be sentenced in hush money case on January 10

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump will be sentenced in the Stormy Daniels hush money case just 10 days before his inauguration, a judge has ruled. In May, a jury found Trump guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business records to hide a $130,000 payment to a porn star - Stormy Daniels - to keep her quiet ahead of the 2016 presidential election about …

Judge sets Trump’s sentencing in hush money case for Jan. 10, but signals no jail time
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Judge sets Trump’s sentencing in hush money case for Jan. 10, but signals no jail time

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — In an extraordinary turn, a judge Friday set President-elect Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money criminal case for Jan. 10 — little over a week before he’s due to return to the White House — but indicated he wouldn’t be jailed. Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan, who presided over Trump’s trial, signaled in a written decision …

Judge upholds Trump's conviction, sets sentencing for Jan. 10
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Judge upholds Trump's conviction, sets sentencing for Jan. 10

LA Times  

Donald Trump appears at Manhattan criminal court during jury deliberations before his felony conviction in May. Merchan wrote that he sought to balance competing interests: Trump’s ability to govern “unencumbered” by the case, the U.S. Supreme Court’s July ruling on presidential immunity, the public’s expectation “that all are equal and no one is above the law,” and the importance of …

Judge orders Trump to be sentenced in hush money case on Jan. 10
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Judge orders Trump to be sentenced in hush money case on Jan. 10

Salon  

New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan has set a date for sentencing in President-elect Donald Trump’s hush money case. The planned sentencing hearing comes more than six months after a Manhattan jury found Trump guilty of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to hide hush money payments to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. This sentence without consequences seemed …

Pardon Trump? New York governor says president-elect would have to show ‘remorse’
3 months ago

Pardon Trump? New York governor says president-elect would have to show ‘remorse’

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — As Donald Trump fights to overturn his hush money criminal conviction, the one New York Democrat with authority to grant him a pardon signaled that she would need to see some remorse from the president-elect first. Kathy Hochul was asked Wednesday if she would consider pardoning Trump, after a judge this week refused to throw out the …

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