【U.S. Judge Upholds Trump's 'Hush Money' Case Conviction, Sentencing Date Set for January 10】Golden Finance reports that U.S. District Judge Juan Merchan ruled on January 3 local time in New York, upholding Trump's conviction in the 'hush money' case, rejecting Trump's request to overturn the jury's verdict, and setting the sentencing date for January 10. Judge Juan Merchan stated that Trump could choose to appear in person or virtually at the sentencing hearing.