Following the selection of a new speaker by the House, a significant legal development has unfolded in New York. A judge in New York has upheld the conviction of President-elect Donald Trump in the hush-money case. This decision comes as a blow to Trump's legal team, who had sought to have the jury's verdict dismissed due to his re-election in November.
The judge presiding over the case, Juan Merchan, has scheduled the sentencing for January 10, 2025. It has been specified that Trump has the option to appear either virtually or in person for the sentencing. Trump's legal representatives have indicated their intention to appeal any attempts to sentence the president-elect before his scheduled Inauguration on January 20.
Trump's conviction stems from a jury ruling in May, where he was found guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records. This latest development adds another layer of complexity to the legal challenges facing the outgoing president as he prepares to transition out of office.
