Trump in court: judgment in the hottle process on January 10th!

In the hotte money process against Donald Trump, the date for the announcement of the sentence was set on January 10th. This happens shortly before Trump's impending swearing-in as US President, who is to take place on January 20. Trump has the option of either personally or virtually participating in the court.

judge Juan Merchan does not tend to be a prison sentence in the matter; Rather, “unconditional discharge” is sought. Trump could also appeal against the judgment. A court found Trump guilty for the illegal veiling of $ 130,000 to a porn actress. These payments were made before his first term as President from 2017 to 2021 and were viewed as actions in his function as a private individual. Trump denies that he had sex with the porn actress, but admits the payment of hotte money. A spokesman for Trump described the procedure as "illegal" and part of a "witch hunt".

historical dimension

Originally, the sentence was to be announced in mid -September 2024, but this date was postponed due to the upcoming presidential election. The impending announcement of punishment is the first of its kind against a designated US president in the history of the United States. Several processes against Trump have been discontinued in recent years because the Ministry of Justice is not striving for an investigation against incumbent presidents, such as Spiegel