A surreal finish to Donald Trump's historic criminal trial

His criminal sentencing after a conviction on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records caps a roller coaster of delays and legal proceedings that began when the Republican was a former president and ended on Friday just 10 days before he retakes the White House.

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Supporters of US President-elect Donald Trump wave flags during his sentencing over cover-up of hush-money paid to adult film actress Stormy Daniels at the Manhattan Criminal Court in New York on January 10, 2025. (AFP photo)