Donald Trump escapes jail time, gets ‘unconditional discharge’ in hush money case Trump, who is set to officially assume the presidency in 10 days, becomes the first US president – former or sitting – to face a criminal trial, let alone a guilty verdict and subsequent sentencing. :-:-The Indian Express

 

President-elect is first sentenced felon to be in the White House; judge says ‘unconditional discharge’ does not ‘reduce the seriousness of the crime’ (AP)

Donald Trump has been given unconditional discharge in the hush money case by Judge Juan Merchan. This ruling allows the president-elect to be released “without imprisonment, fine or probation supervision.”

“The only lawful sentence that permits entry of a judgment or conviction without encroaching upon the highest office of the land is an unconditional discharge,” Merchan said during the sentencing.

Trump, who is set to officially assume the presidency in 10 days, become the first US president – former or sitting – to face a criminal trial, let alone a guilty verdict and subsequent sentencing.