Trump Sentencing Set for Jan. 10 in Hush Money Case

President-elect Donald Trump faces sentencing on 34 felony convictions, with no jail time expected, just days before his inauguration.

Judge Juan Merchan has scheduled Trump's sentencing for January 10, opting for an unconditional discharge, which carries no jail time, fines, or probation.
The conviction stems from falsified business records related to hush money payments made during the 2016 election to conceal an alleged affair.
Trump and his legal team have criticized the case as politically motivated and plan to appeal the conviction after sentencing.
Legal experts note that while the sentence avoids incarceration, it solidifies Trump’s status as a convicted felon as he prepares to take office on January 20.
Trump has continued to denounce the judge and prosecutors involved, claiming bias and calling for the case's dismissal based on constitutional protections for presidents.