(TheLastPatriotNews.com) – In a decision anticipated all over the world, Judge Juan Merchan has decided to sentence Donald Trump to an “unconditional discharge” in his hush money case, meaning no penalty for the president-elect.
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The potential decision to avoid prison or fines raises important questions about presidential immunity.
This case embodies the tension between upholding the law and the unique considerations of a president-elect.
Judge Merchan’s potential plan signals that Trump could face no jail time despite being convicted of 34 felony counts related to falsifying business records regarding hush money payments to Stormy Daniels.
Sentencing is scheduled for January 10, just days before Trump’s presidential inauguration.
This conditional decision could set a precedent that balances the demands of presidential duties with the principle that no one, including a president, is above the law.
Trump and his legal team are not taking this lightly, already planning an appeal to stop the January 10 sentencing.
They argue that the ruling violates the Supreme Court’s Immunity decision and is part of a continued “witch hunt.”
If sentencing is delayed, Merchan may wait until Trump completes his presidential term, an option that further complicates the legal landscape.
“There should be no sentencing, and President Trump will continue fighting against these hoaxes until they are all dead,” said Trump spokesman Steven Cheung.
The heart of the case revolves around payments made to cover up an alleged encounter with Trump and the subsequent bookkeeping, logged as legal expenses, which Trump claims were legitimate.
Despite claims of this being an “illegitimate political attack,” others argue this case is fundamental to ensuring legal accountability.
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Judge Juan Merchan has set a Jan. 10 sentencing for President-elect Trump in his New York hush money case conviction and indicated Trump will receive an "unconditional discharge," which will allow him to avoid jail time.https://t.co/kcgxaxDP1w pic.twitter.com/G814vzdzK9
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The sentencing will decide whether upholding the verdict aligns with the larger principle that nobody is above the law.
Trump’s situation is unprecedented as he faces this and other legal challenges, including accusations related to classified documents and the 2020 election.
This hush money case is unique as it is the only indictment thus far to progress to trial.
Trump’s denial of wrongdoing underscores his consistent claim that these legal battles are merely efforts to undermine his political resurgence.
The ruling by Judge Merchan stays in the spotlight as it could redefine how legal accountability is applied to those holding or running for the highest office in the land.
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