Donald Trump Sentenced Without Penalty in Historic Hush Money Case

The president-elect, convicted on 34 felony counts, becomes the first U.S. president to hold office as a convicted felon.

• Donald Trump received an unconditional discharge in a New York court after being convicted of falsifying business records related to hush money payments during his 2016 campaign.
• Judge Juan Merchan cited Trump's upcoming presidency and legal protections tied to the office as reasons for not imposing jail time, fines, or probation.
• Prosecutors supported the no-penalty sentence but criticized Trump for undermining public trust in the justice system through attacks on the court and legal officials.
• The Supreme Court narrowly allowed the sentencing to proceed, with Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Amy Coney Barrett joining liberal justices in the 5-4 decision.
• Trump plans to appeal the conviction, which he continues to frame as a politically motivated 'witch hunt' while preparing to assume his second term in office.

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