GH Spoilers: Sidwell’s Blackmail Scheme Closes In on Sonny — Can He Beat the Frame-Up?

General Hospital Spoilers report Jenz Sidwell’s (Carlo Rota) nefarious scheme to frame Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) for bribing a judge in Michael Corinthos’ (Rory Gibson) custody case has fans gossiping with dread.

Sidwell’s untraceable deposit into the judge’s account, designed to look like Sonny’s handiwork, threatens to topple his empire and alienate Michael, who’d never forgive such tactics in his fight for Wiley and Amelia Corinthos (Viron Weaver, Sequoia and Serenity Mork Macko).

As Sidwell holds the threat of exposure over Sonny, forcing his compliance, fans wonder if this is the end of his reign or a chance to outwit his foe.

Sidwell’s Frame-Up Rattles Sonny’s World

Sidwell’s calculated move to pin a bribery scandal on Sonny has GH fans ablaze, with some worried that it could fracture his bond with Michael.

The most recent plot twist, revealed through a deposit meant to look like Sonny’s attempt to sway Michael’s custody case against Willow Corinthos (Katelyn MacMullen), puts Sonny in a vise — comply with Sidwell or risk losing his son’s trust.

Fans recall Sonny’s untouchable days, even dodging murder charges, but Sidwell’s one-step-ahead strategy makes things feel rather ominous. Can Sonny turn the tables, or is his empire crumbling?

Sonny Faces a Desperate Choice

The tension surges as Sonny, cornered by Sidwell’s blackmail, will soon be forced to weigh his options. Sidwell’s threat to “expose” the bribe could cost Michael his kids, a betrayal he’d never forgive his father for.

We have to also question if Sonny will bend to Sidwell’s demands or enlist the help of someone like Damien Spinelli (Bradford Anderson) to trace the deposit back to its source.

Carly Spencer (Laura Wright) could urge defiance, but she too may not know whether to believe her ex-husband would do such a thing.

Meanwhile, Dante Falconeri (Dominic Zamprogna) could fear his father’s choice might spark violence in retaliation. Will Sonny outsmart Sidwell or lose Michael?

Can Sonny Break Free or Fall?

With Sidwell’s blackmail tightening, the clock is ticking on how much time Sonny has left to either unravel the frame-up or face ruin. Will he protect Michael’s trust and keep his empire intact, or will Sidwell’s scheme mark the end of his reign?

While we’ve seen this storyline play out numerous times over the years, the fans have to face the reality that Sonny and Maurice Benard alike won’t be able to hold this down forever. Is this the beginning on his exit from Port Charles and the GH canvas?

Stay tuned for more GH news and spoilers to see if Sonny outwits his foe or crumbles.