PANews reported on January 4 that according to Jinshi, New York State Supreme Court Judge Juan Melchand decided on January 3 to make a ruling on the "hush money" case involving US President-elect Trump on January 10. Melchand said in his decision that the ruling will be made in a court in Lower Manhattan, New York City, and Trump must appear in person or via video to accept the ruling. Melchand also said that considering various circumstances, an unconditional release seems to be the most feasible option.