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Trump spared jail at hush money sentencing, days before inauguration

On January 10, 2025, New York Judge Juan M. Merchan sentenced President-elect Donald Trump to an unconditional discharge for his conviction in the Stormy Daniels hush money case, meaning he faces no punishment.
Trump was convicted of an E level felony, the least severe type, but remains the first president to enter office as a convicted felon.
Judge Merchan stated that the trial was no different from any other case he had heard, emphasizing the importance of upholding the jury's verdict.
Trump criticized the trial as rigged and announced plans to appeal the ruling, claiming there was no case against him.

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Trump Sentenced in New York Hush Money Case, Avoids Jail as Inauguration Nears

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Appearing virtually from his Mar-a-Lago home on Friday, President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced in the New York “hush money” case and received an unconditional discharge. The sentence leaves him free of jail time, fines, or probation as he prepares for his inauguration on January 20. Justice Juan Merchan stated that the unconditional discharge was the only legal op…

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No jail time or fines for Trump in sentencing for NY hush money case

By Ashley Murray, Kansas Reflector President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced Friday in his New York hush money case just days before his inauguration, making him… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

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Business Insider

Trump has finally been sentenced in his felony hush-money case. Here's what's next.

Donald Trump appears on a Manhattan courtroom video screen with attorney Todd Blanche during his hush-money sentencing.Pool/Getty ImagesAfter months of delays, Donald Trump was sentenced Friday in his hush-money case.Now that his felony status is finalized, he can appeal the conviction and the prosecution itself.In the meantime, the liquor licenses at two of his New Jersey golf clubs could be revoked.Donald Trump received no punishment for the 3…

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NY Daily News

Trump the felon: Hush money criminal case concludes with unconditional discharge – Advertising and Donations – advertising-newsandtimes.com

Yesterday, Donald Trump became the first U.S. president to officially become a convicted felon. He is not above the law, as the probation report said he views himself, and was sentenced in a crimin…

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The Published Reporter

Trump Receives Unconditional Discharge in Hush Money Case, Avoids Further Penalties

In a historic legal proceeding, President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced to an “unconditional discharge” in his hush money case, rendering him a convicted felon under New York state law without facing additional penalties. Appearing remotely from his Florida residence, Trump addressed the court, stating, “This has been a very terrible experience. It was done to damage my reputation so I would lose the election. I am totally innocent. I did not…

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Protothema

Donald Trump: How a conviction without a sentence is different from Biden's granting of clemency to his son

Trump becomes the first President in US history to be sworn in with a conviction on his back — It is this capacity, that of President, that keeps him out of prison, according to the judge's reasoning

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