Trump sentencing live updates: Judge sentences Trump to ‘unconditional discharge in hush money case
Follow live updates and the latest news coverage as Trump attends his sentencing hearing with Judge Juan Merchan following jury conviction in his hush money case.
Trump sentencing: Judge gives Trump 'unconditional discharge' to respect presidency
President-elect Donald Trump is scheduled to be sentenced in his New York hush money case after a jury in May convicted him on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records related to a hush money payment made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels in order to boost his electoral prospects in the 2016 presidential election.
Judge sentences Trump in his hush money case but declines to impose any punishment
President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced Friday in his hush money case, but the judge declined to impose any punishment, an outcome that cements his conviction while freeing him to return to the White House unencumbered by the threat of a jail term or a fine.
Judge Merchan Offers 'Twist' Days Before Donald Trump Sentencing: Attorney
Joyce Vance discusses Merchan citing a recent report from Chief Justice John Roberts while announcing Trump's sentencing date.
Judge sentences Trump to unconditional discharge, no punishment in hush money conviction
President-elect Trump was spared any punishment for his hush money criminal conviction Friday when a New York judge sentenced him to an unconditional discharge, eschewing jail time while securing
LISTEN: Audio from Trump's sentencing hearing in the Trump hush money case
Listen to the audio recording of New York Judge Juan Merchan sentencing President-elect Trump to "unconditional discharge" in the hush money case. This is the first time recordings have been made available to the public from the courtroom proceedings.
Donald Trump Sentencing LIVE: President-Elect Sentence Announced in Hush Money Case
President-elect Donald Trump will be sentenced today at 9:30 a.m. ET in the New York hush-money case, becoming the first U.S. president to face criminal sentencing while preparing to take office. Trump is expected to receive an unconditional discharge, meaning the conviction will stand without additional penalties such as jail time.
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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 asks Supreme Court to halt Friday sentencing in hush money case
The petition is the latest effort by President-elect Donald Trump to avoid sentencing for his 34-count felony conviction related to a 2016 hush-money payment.
Appeals judge rejects Donald Trump request to postpone sentencing in New York hush money case
An appeals judge rejected Trump's request to postpone sentencing Friday after he argued he should be shielded by presidential immunity.
Trump's sentencing ends with no punishment, as judge wishes him 'Godspeed' in his second term in office
After months of delay, Donald Trump's criminal case is finally closed. At the start of the Friday sentencing hearing, ...
Takeaways from the sentencing hearing of Donald Trump
Donald Trump was sentenced without penalty in the New York hush money case Friday after a symbolic – and historic and ...
What Is an Unconditional Discharge? Trump’s Sentencing Explained
A brief explainer on what an "unconditional discharge" is after Donald Trump was sentenced to one in his New York hush money ...
Judge sentences Trump in hush money case but declines to impose any punishment
NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced Friday in his hush money case, but the judge declined to impose ...