Trump spared jail at hush money sentencing, days before inauguration
- On January 10, 2025, New York Judge Juan M. Merchan sentenced President-elect Donald Trump to an unconditional discharge for his conviction in the Stormy Daniels hush money case, meaning he faces no punishment.
- Trump was convicted of an E level felony, the least severe type, but remains the first president to enter office as a convicted felon.
- Judge Merchan stated that the trial was no different from any other case he had heard, emphasizing the importance of upholding the jury's verdict.
- Trump criticized the trial as rigged and announced plans to appeal the ruling, claiming there was no case against him.
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