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A New York judge has upheld Donald J. Trump’s criminal conviction from his hush money trial while indicating a possible leniency that may avert jail time. Judge Juan M. Merchan expressed favor for an unconditional discharge, a rare and lenient alternative to jail or probation, during a court decision released today. The judge has scheduled a sentencing hearing for January 10 and denied Trump's requests to overturn the jury’s verdict, which found him guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records in connection to efforts to conceal a sex scandal from his 2016 presidential campaign.
This decision marks a significant moment for Trump, who, if sentenced to an unconditional discharge, would maintain his status as a felon leading into his presidency, as he is poised to assume office on January 20. Such a discharge would not come with conditions like maintaining employment or paying restitution, therefore softening the criminal consequences for his actions. Trump's legal team may seek intervention from an appellate court to delay the sentencing.
The ruling also comes after the judge rejected Trump's claims arguing for immunity based on a recent Supreme Court ruling regarding presidential powers. With Trump's legal battles ongoing, this development continues to shape the political landscape as he steps into his presidency with a scandalous background.
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