Judge orders Trump sentenced on Jan. 10, signals no punishment for conviction

 https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5066344-trump-hush-money-sentence-jan-10/

A New York judge has ordered President-elect Trump’s criminal sentencing for Jan. 10, rejecting his demand that his hush money case be dismissed to accommodate his presidency following his election victory. 

Judge Juan Merchan signaled he is inclined to impose no punishment for Trump’s 34-count felony conviction, given concerns about his immunity from criminal prosecution upon taking the oath of office. 

Merchan said an unconditional discharge “appears to be the most viable solution” and he would allow Trump to appear virtually.