Recent news has surprised many as Donald Trump, the new president-elect, is set to be sentenced in the well-known hush money case involving Stormy Daniels. This event will occur just days before his inauguration as the nation’s leader.

Justice Juan Merchan has disclosed that Trump will receive his sentencing on January 10, following the dismissal of his request to have the case thrown out.

The proceedings will be held in New York, either in person or through a virtual format, according to the official statement.

This development has certainly added drama, especially after Friday’s decision to reject Trump’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit and the verdict declared against him.

Further insights reveal it is improbable for Trump to face jail time, as the judge intends to grant an ‘unconditional discharge’.

Essentially, this implies that Trump will not need to pay fines or undergo any probation. Initially, he faced potential imprisonment for up to four years, but this possibility has been ruled out.

In his communication, Merchan conveyed that the best course of action is to conclude the matter while allowing Trump to pursue his appeal.

Back in May, the jury found Trump guilty on 34 counts of creating false business records to cover up a significant $130,000 payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels. This payment was intended to ensure her silence regarding their past affair ahead of the 2016 presidential election, an affair that allegedly happened 18 years prior.