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Judge to Rule on Whether Trump’s Conviction Should Stand in Light of Presidential Immunity Ruling

Regardless of how New York Judge Juan Merchan rules, experts say it is unlikely the President-elect will face prison time.
Judge to Rule on Whether Trump’s Conviction Should Stand in Light of Presidential Immunity Ruling
(Left) Judge Juan M. Merchan poses in his chambers in New York City, on March 14, 2024. (Right) Former President Donald Trump at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City, on March 25, 2024. Seth Wenig/AP Photo; Spencer Platt/AFP via Getty Images
Sam Dorman
Sam Dorman
Washington Correspondent
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New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan is expected to rule by Nov. 12 whether President-elect Donald Trump can avoid sentencing later this month due to questions surrounding his immunity under the Constitution.

Trump has asked Merchan to reject New York District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s indictment related to a payment made to adult film actress Stephanie Clifford, also known as Stormy Daniels. A jury found Trump guilty of various related felony counts of falsifying documents.
Sam Dorman
Sam Dorman
Washington Correspondent
Sam Dorman is a Washington correspondent covering courts and politics for The Epoch Times. You can follow him on X at @EpochofDorman.
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