In a plot twist that even reality TV couldn't dream up, Donald Trump is scheduled for a pre-sentencing hearing with a probation officer this Monday. But hold on to your screens, folks, because this won't be the usual courtroom drama. No, this showdown will be conducted via Zoom. And yes, Trump's lawyer Todd Blanche will be there to ensure everything stays as normal as an episode of "The Apprentice" (CNN, USA Today, CBS).

Trump's pre-sentencing interview is not just another video call; it's a key part of the report the probation department will submit to Judge Juan Merchan. The most suspense-filled PowerPoint presentation you'll never see—that's what this meeting is building up to be (CNN, USA Today, CBS).

In case you missed last month's episode, Trump was found guilty of all 34 charges in his hush money trial. This isn't the plotline's season finale, though. The sentences could range from probation to up to four years in state prison for each charge, with a maximum of 20 years. So, think of it as a criminal justice buffet with options as varied as Trump's tweets — but slightly more coherent (CNN, CBS).

The pre-sentencing interview could include questions about Trump's conviction, employment, and criminal history. Let's just hope the questions are more about character assessment and less "Are you smarter than a fifth-grader?" because the stakes are a tad higher here (CNN, USA Today).

It's not all doom and Zoom. Trump's legal team can submit letters of support from friends and family, which could range from heartfelt pleas to somewhat questionable character references. The Manhattan District Attorney's Office will also submit a memo recommending a sentence, providing an added layer of legal seasoning to this already spicy legal casserole (CNN).

For now, prosecutors have not sought to remand Trump into custody. He's free as he awaits sentencing, like a man allowed to hang out at Mar-a-Lago as long as he promises to behave. Trump's decision to use a fake Zoom background of the White House isn't official, but word on the street is that it would be "yuge." Leroy from IT can neither confirm nor deny if he has been asked to create the perfect background (CNN).

Trump was convicted of falsifying records to cover up having conspired to unlawfully interfere in the 2016 presidential election. His sentencing is set for July 11, so mark your calendars—or set a notification on your phone—because it’s sure to be another eventful chapter in the epic saga of "The Donald" (USA Today, CBS).

The pre-sentencing report usually includes a recommendation for sentencing, but Trump has denied the allegations and vowed to appeal the conviction. So stay tuned, because if nothing else, Trump's legal journey promises to be as convoluted and unpredictable as a midnight tweetstorm (USA Today, CBS).