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Donald Trump's Hush Money Sentencing in New York

Donald Trump's Hush Money Sentencing in New York

Update: 2025-01-10
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With the president-elect about to take office, Judge Juan Merchan says a sentence of "unconditional discharge," meaning no penalties for a jury conviction on 34 felonies, is the only option that won't interfere with Trump's official duties. The Supreme Court split 5-4 on letting the sentencing go forward, but could it help Trump in the end, if it permits his appeals on the merits to proceed?


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Donald Trump's Hush Money Sentencing in New York

Donald Trump's Hush Money Sentencing in New York

Paul Gigot, The Wall Street Journal