On January 10, 2025, the New York State Supreme Court will deliver a ruling on the "hush money" case involving former U.S. President Donald Trump. The case pertains to Trump's payment of $130,000 in hush money to a film actress during the 2016 U.S. presidential election and the falsification of business records, which violates relevant New York state laws. Trump has been charged with 34 counts of criminal offenses. The ruling will take place in a court in downtown Manhattan, New York City, and Trump can choose to appear in person or via video for the verdict. According to Judge Juan Merchan, considering various circumstances, a decision for unconditional release seems to be the most feasible option. However, Trump condemned the setting of this ruling date on social media, calling it an illegal political attack against him. Trump's legal team has attempted to overturn the criminal conviction in this case and plans to appeal any ruling made before the presidential inauguration day on January 20.