Trump was sentenced to an ‘unconditional discharge’ in his hush money conviction. Here’s what that means
During the sentencing, Justice Juan Merchan said he was keenly aware of the unique set of circumstances before him and the country.
Trump becomes first ex-president sentenced for criminal conviction: recap
Judge Juan Merchan imposed an "unconditional discharge” that means Trump receives no prison time or probation. Trump continues to appeal conviction.
It’s official: Trump is a convicted felon. Here’s how he responded to sentencing
Merchan could have sentenced the 78-year-old Republican to up to four years in prison. Instead, he chose a sentence that sidestepped thorny constitutional issues by effectively ending the case but assured that Trump will become the first person convicted of a felony to assume the presidency.
Judge sentences Donald Trump in hush-money case but declines to impose any punishment. See how it unfolded.
Trump’s sentence of an unconditional discharge confirms he will become the first person convicted of a felony to assume the presidency.
Excerpts from President-elect Donald Trump’s sentencing
President-elect Donald Trump talked for six minutes at the sentencing in his New York hush money case. The judge, a prosecutor and a defense lawyer also spoke.
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Trump given no punishment in New York hush money case sentence
A judge sentenced President-elect Trump for his felony conviction in the New York hush money case to an "unconditional discharge," meaning there will be no penalty. Trump remained defiant, saying prosecutors failed to stop him from winning the election.
Why Trump was spared a penalty in hush-money sentencing
US President-elect Donald Trump has been sentenced to an "unconditional discharge" in his hush-money criminal trial. That means he will face no penalty in the form of prison time, probation or a fine.
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Claim that Trump 'faces up to 4 years in prison' is missing key context | Fact check
While Trump's conviction carries a maximum of four years in prison, all parties involved in his sentencing agree he will be spared jail time.