- Donald Trump is scheduled for sentencing on Friday after being convicted of falsifying business records related to hush money payments made to Stormy Daniels prior to the 2016 election.
- The judge, Juan Merchan, indicated that he may not impose a jail sentence or community service, with an "unconditional discharge" being a likely outcome.
- This will mark the first sentencing of a former president or president-elect following a criminal conviction in U.S. history.
- The U.S. Supreme Court allowed the sentencing to proceed, rejecting Trump’s plea for immunity-related considerations.
- Trump confirmed his attendance at the hearing, stating he plans to appeal the conviction, claiming the case is politically motivated.
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