Fri Jan 03 21:12:46 UTC 2025: ## Trump to Face Sentencing Days Before Second Inauguration
**New York, NY** – President-elect Donald Trump will be sentenced on January 10th, just ten days before his scheduled second inauguration, a New York judge ruled Friday. Judge Juan Merchan issued an 18-page decision rejecting Trump’s attempts to overturn his May conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records related to hush-money payments during his 2016 campaign.
While acknowledging that presidential immunity may shield Trump from further legal action once sworn in, Judge Merchan insisted on sentencing before the January 20th inauguration. He stated that he does not intend to impose jail time or fines, instead suggesting an “unconditional discharge” as the most appropriate resolution. This would effectively conclude the case without any punishment. Trump may attend the hearing in person or virtually.
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