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Trump Faces Sentencing on Nov. 26 for 34 Felony Counts in Hush-Money Case

Nov 6, 2024, 08:30 PM

Donald Trump, the former president and president-elect, is scheduled to be sentenced on November 26 for his May 2024 conviction on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. The conviction, decided by a New York jury, is related to a hush-money case involving former adult film star Stormy Daniels. Despite his recent victory in the presidential election, Trump still faces three outstanding criminal cases. Judge Juan Merchan, who is overseeing the sentencing, must decide whether to proceed during the presidential transition. There is speculation that Trump may leverage his new status to expunge his conviction and avoid a potential prison sentence.