American media have reported that Juan Merchan, a Manhattan court judge, is set to issue a ruling in Donald Trump’s hush money case involving an adult film star. The judge has asked Trump to appear in court to receive the ruling.
Last Wednesday, Judge Merchan announced that the ruling related to Trump’s hush money case would be delivered on January 10, ten days before Trump’s planned inauguration campaign event. Trump is required to attend the session either in person or online to receive the decision.
A statement released by the judge indicated that no prison sentence would be issued for Trump in this case. However, Trump criticized the judge’s actions, calling the decision “blatantly illegal and unconstitutional.” He further stated that if the ruling stands, it would mark “the end of the presidency as we know it.”
Trump also accused Judge Merchan of disrespecting the Constitution, claiming the judge issued an “illegal gag order” to prevent him from exposing alleged conflicts of interest involving the judge and his family. Trump referred to himself as “your former president and president-elect” in his reaction.
Trump was accused in the case of violating U.S. election campaign finance laws by paying $130,000 to an adult film star as hush money. The payment was allegedly made to cover up a scandal during his presidential campaign.
The Manhattan judge’s decision comes at a time when Trump is preparing for another presidential bid. The ruling could have significant implications for his political future.
This development unfolds amid mounting legal challenges for Trump as he gears up for the 2024 presidential race. While the hush money case underscores ongoing questions about his past actions, it also highlights the broader debate over the intersection of law, politics, and justice in the U.S. political landscape.
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