Donald Trump Set for Sentencing in Landmark Hush Money Case

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1 year ago

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President-elect **Donald Trump** is expected to face sentencing before **Judge Juan Merchan** in a case stemming from his **hush money trial**.
Trump, who was convicted on **34 felony counts**, became the first former president to be convicted of a crime.
The original sentencing date was postponed due to a **Supreme Court ruling** that expanded presidential immunity, allowing for new defenses and delaying proceedings.
**Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg** argued that although jail time was not feasible due to Trump's political status, the conviction remained crucial for justice.
The trial highlighted the **$130,000 payment** to silence claims of an alleged affair, with significant testimony from key figures like **Michael Cohen** and **Stormy Daniels**.

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