Former President Donald Trump was sentenced to an unconditional discharge in his hush money conviction case. He will not face jail time, probation, or fines, but the conviction remains on his record.
On Friday, Judge Juan M. Merchan sentenced President-elect Donald Trump to an unconditional discharge in connection with his hush money conviction. This decision means Trump will not face jail time, probation, or fines, but the conviction will remain on his legal record. During the sentencing, Trump continued to maintain his innocence, claiming the payment was merely a 'legal expense to Cohen.
' He also reiterated that the case was 'an injustice of justice,' citing that many legal experts believed it should never have been brought to court. The prosecution recommended an unconditional discharge, given Trump’s upcoming return to the White House and other circumstances. Although the case carried a potential sentence of up to four years in prison, Trump will avoid further punishment. Trump’s legal team has continued to argue that the case was politically motivated. Steven Cheung, a spokesperson, issued a statement saying the case should be dismissed entirely. Trump also commented that 'the verdict was unanimous and decisive and must be respected.' With just 10 days remaining before his inauguration, Trump will become the first U.S. president to take office with a criminal conviction on his record
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