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Former US President Donald Trump does not seem to be getting any respite in the controversy of paying money to porn stars. Judge Juan Merchan has said that Trump will be sentenced in this case on January 10. This date has been fixed just 10 days before the swearing-in ceremony to be held on January 20. This is the first time in American history that a President, whether current or former, is being sentenced.
Allowing personal or virtual presence
Justice Juan Merchan said that 78-year-old Trump can appear in court in person or virtually during this sentencing. The judge also made it clear that he does not intend to send Trump to jail. Trump will not be detained nor will any fine be imposed during this sentence. He called it “the most practical solution.”
Trump spokesperson’s response
Donald Trump’s spokesman Steven Cheung called for the case to be immediately dismissed, calling it “completely lawless.” “There should be no punishment in this case,” Cheung said. This is against the Constitution and should be ended as soon as possible.”
Judge rejects motion to dismiss case
Trump’s petition to dismiss the case after winning the presidential election was rejected by Judge Juan Marchan. He said that the case will proceed as per the prescribed procedure for sentencing.
Trump’s lawyers had argued in the court that the hearing of this case during his presidency could disrupt his tenure. However, Judge Merchan rejected this argument. He said that setting aside the jury’s verdict would amount to undermining the principles of law.
historical landscape
This case of Donald Trump is an unprecedented event in the political and legal history of America. This type of case has not been filed against any American President before. The January 10 hearing will not only have an impact on Trump’s political future, but it will also have a profound impact on the US justice system and Constitution.