
NY judge upholds Donald Trump’s conviction in hush money case and sets sentencing for January 10
CNN
A New York judge on Friday upheld Donald Trump’s conviction in the hush money case, rejecting the president-elect’s effort to throw out the jury’s verdict because of his reelection in November and set his sentencing for January 10.
A New York judge on Friday upheld Donald Trump’s conviction in the hush money case, rejecting the president-elect’s effort to throw out the jury’s verdict because of his reelection in November and set his sentencing for January 10. Judge Juan Merchan said Trump can appear virtually or in person for his sentencing. Trump was found guilty by a jury in May on 34 counts of falsifying business records. Trump lawyers have previously indicated they would appeal any effort to sentence him prior to Inauguration Day on January 20. This story is breaking and will be updated.

One year ago this week, Joe Biden was president. I was in Doha, Qatar, negotiating with Israel and Hamas to finalize a ceasefire and hostage release deal. The incoming Trump team worked closely with us, a rare display of nonpartisanship to free hostages and end a war. It feels like a decade ago. A lot can happen in a year, as 2025 has shown.












