President-elect Trump to be sentenced before inauguration

Before returning to the White House on January 20, President-elect Donald Trump will have to return to court in New York City (New York state) to hear the verdict, after the judge rejected his request despite his historic victory on November 5, 2024.

Judge Juan Merchan of the court will sentence Mr. Donald Trump in the court session on January 10, 10 days before the inauguration on January 20, an unprecedented development in the 248-year history of the United States.

With the above decision, Judge Merchan rejected Mr. Trump's request that the trial be dismissed after he is elected president on November 5, 2024, Reuters reported on January 4.

Before inauguration day, President-elect Trump must hear the verdict

Judge Merchan said Mr Trump could come to court or attend the January 10 sentencing remotely.

The judge also said he did not intend to sentence the president-elect to prison, even though a jury in May 2024 found Mr. Trump guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business records to pay hush money to a porn star ahead of the 2016 US presidential election.

Mr. Donald Trump at Manhattan criminal court in New York City on May 30, 2024

The judge said setting aside the jury's verdict was an act that "undermines the rule of law."

Judge Merchuan also said the "most feasible solution" in this case was to sentence the defendant but "release him unconditionally," meaning no detention, fine or probation for the defendant.

Mr. Trump is also expected to appeal.

In response to the subpoena, Trump spokesman Steven Cheung said the case should not have been filed, and the US Constitution clearly states that the case must be dismissed immediately.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/tong-thong-dac-cu-trump-se-bi-tuyen-an-truoc-ngay-nham-chuc-185250104063911694.htm