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US President-elect Donald Trump is facing sentencing for covering up hush money payments to a porn star.
The court is set to convict Trump on Friday, making him the first felon to hold the office of President in the White House.
The sentencing will take place in a Manhattan courtroom, but Trump is expected to attend virtually.
Although the incoming president will not serve jail time, the 34 counts of falsifying business records, for which he was convicted in May 2024, carry potential prison sentences. However, it is anticipated that he will receive the mildest criminal sanction available: an unconditional discharge, a relatively uncommon measure.
Witnesses testify against Trump
During the trial, Trump was compelled to watch as a series of witnesses testified that he had fraudulently covered up illicit payments of up to $130,000 to porn star Stormy Daniels to prevent her from disclosing their affair ahead of the 2016 presidential election, which he ultimately won.
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