Donald Trump To Be JAILED? Tension Looms As Judge Prepares To Sentence US President- elect Before Inauguration; See Details
In an unprecedented turn of events, Donald Trump, the President- elect of the United States, faces sentencing in a New York criminal case just days before his January 20 inauguration. This follows Judge Juan Merchan’ s rejection of Trump’ s bid to overturn his conviction in a hush money case.
The case stems from an investigation by the Manhattan District Attorney’ s Office into alleged hush money payments made during Trump’ s business dealings. Trump had pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records in the first degree. Despite this, Judge Merchan has made it clear that sentencing will proceed as planned on January 10, leaving the nation in suspense over its outcome.
In his ruling, Judge Merchan stated that he is unlikely to impose a prison sentence. Instead, Trump may receive an ” unconditional discharge, ” meaning no punishment will be enforced. ” I am not likely to impose any sentence of incarceration, ” Merchan wrote in his decision.
Nevertheless, Trump’ s legal team and supporters continue to challenge the case. Steven Cheung, Trump’ s spokesman and incoming White House Communications Director, fiercely criticized the trial. ” This lawless case should have never been brought, and the Constitution demands that it be immediately dismissed, ” Cheung said. He emphasized that the case interferes with Trump’ s presidential transition process, branding it as part of a ” Witch Hunt. ”
As tensions rise, Trump remains steadfast in his claim of innocence. With sentencing looming, the world watches closely to see how this unprecedented situation unfolds. Regardless of the outcome, this case marks a significant moment in U. S. history, as a President- elect prepares to take office under the shadow of legal battles.
Stay tuned as the drama continues to unfold leading up to Trump’ s swearing- in as the 47th President of the United States.