Highlights: Judge sentences Trump to 'unconditional discharge' in hush money case
Trump attends his sentencing hearing with Judge Juan Merchan following jury conviction in his hush money case.
No, Trump's 'Unconditional Discharge' Sentence Does Not Mean He Was 'Exonerated'
According to New York State law, an unconditional discharge means that Trump will have the felonies on his official record but will not face jail time, fines or probation for his actions. However, it does not mean that the President-elect has been exonerated, since that would mean finding he was not guilty of a crime.
Trump sentencing: Judge gives Trump 'unconditional discharge' to respect presidency
President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced Friday in his historic hush money case to an unconditional discharge -- allowing Trump to avoid prison, fines or probation, but cementing his status as a convicted felon just 10 days before he takes the oath of office for his second term.
What Trump’s unconditional discharge sentence means in the hush money case
Justice Juan Merchan’s sentence of unconditional discharge for Trump carries no jail time, probation or fines. Trump had faced up to four years in prison.
Trump sentencing: What is an unconditional discharge?
Here's what is means when a court grants an unconditional discharge, as happened with President-elect Donald Trump's hush money case Jan. 10.
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 sentencing live updates: Judge sentences Trump to unconditional discharge
Judge Juan Merchan has signaled his intention to sentence Trump to an " unconditional discharge " -- allowing Trump to avoid prison, fines or probation -- out of respect for the principle of presidential immunity, which takes effect on Jan. 20 once Trump becomes president.
Trump Gets ‘Unconditional Discharge’ at Sentencing in Stormy Daniels Hush Money Case
President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced Friday in the Story Daniels hush money case, with Judge Juan Merchan ordering an “unconditional discharge” on 34 felony counts. The sentence means that Trump will face no jail time or other punishment,
Trump sentenced to unconditional discharge in New York hush money case
Out of options, the Republican president-elect faced the one thing he desperately tries to avoid: accountability for wrongdoing.
Trump sentenced to unconditional discharge, no penalty in hush-money case
President-elect Donald Trump faces sentencing in New York Friday for his conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records.
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.
Trump can still vote after sentencing, but can't own a gun and will have to turn over DNA sample
President-elect Donald Trump doesn't have to go to jail, pay a fine or perform community service as a result of his New York ...
What Is Unconditional Discharge? What Trump’s Sentencing Means
Trump was present for his sentencing on January 10, 2025, eight months after he was convicted in his hush money trial.