Judge Juan Merchan

Judge sets Trump’s sentencing in hush money case for Jan. 10, but signals no jail time

Judge Juan Merchan rejected Trump’s push to dismiss the verdict and throw out the case on presidential immunity grounds
Says the proper option is an "unconditional discharge", in which a conviction stands but the case is closed without jail time, a fine or probation
Trump's spokesman Steven Cheung said the sentencing is a “violation” of presidential immunity

By AP · 04 January 2025