Donald Trump, the newly elected President of the United States, is facing a significant legal challenge ahead of his inauguration. Just days before returning to the White House, Trump must attend a court hearing regarding allegations of a $130,000 “hush money” payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels by his former attorney, Michael Cohen, before the 2016 election.
The court is scheduled to announce its decision on January 10, just 10 days before Trump takes the oath of office on January 20. While Trump is required to appear for the hearing, the judge has indicated that it is unlikely he will face jail time.
This court ruling marks a historic moment as no sitting or former U.S. president has ever faced criminal charges before. Trump has denied the allegations, calling them part of a political conspiracy.
Justice Juan Merchan’s ruling could lead to Trump’s sentencing on January 10, which will mark the first time in American history a former president has been convicted of a crime. The case revolves around the $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels just before the 2016 presidential election.
This decision ends months of speculation and legal battles between Trump’s defense team and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office, following Trump’s narrow win in the November election. Trump became the first former president convicted of a crime in May, when a jury found him guilty in the New York case. The sentencing, originally set for July, was delayed multiple times due to legal challenges and the Supreme Court’s ruling on presidential immunity.
It remains unclear whether Trump will attend the sentencing in person or virtually. The judge has left open the possibility of postponing the sentencing until after Trump’s term in office, as suggested by Bragg’s office.
As Trump prepares for his inauguration, this legal crisis looms large, making January 2025 a critical time in U.S. political and legal history.
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