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Trump Accuses ‘Corrupt’ Judge in Hush Money Case of ‘Breaking the Law’ After Judge Sets Sentencing That Will Make Him a Convicted Felon

Judge Juan Merchan has signalled he does not plan to give President Trump any prison time or even probation. Nonetheless, Trump is furious.

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President Trump wants to delay his sentencing in Alvin Bragg's hush-money case, now scheduled by the presiding judge, Juan Merchan, for January 10, while he appeals. AP / Getty Images
MARIE POHL
MARIE POHL

An enraged President Trump claimed that the “acting” judge, Juan Merchan, who presides over his New York hush-money case, was “breaking the law” when he denied Trump’s request to dismiss the case and decided to sentence Trump next Friday. 

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MARIE POHL
MARIE POHL

Marie Pohl is a published author and freelance contributor. She covers courts and arts.

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