No, Trump's 'Unconditional Discharge' Sentence Does Not Mean He Was 'Exonerated'
According to New York State law, an unconditional discharge means that Trump will have the felonies on his official record but will not face jail time, fines or probation for his actions. However, it does not mean that the President-elect has been exonerated, since that would mean finding he was not guilty of a crime.
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Live updates: Judge gives Trump 'unconditional discharge' to respect presidency
President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced Friday in his historic hush money case to an unconditional discharge -- allowing Trump to avoid prison, fines or probation, but cementing his status as a convicted felon just 10 days before he takes the oath of office for his second term.
Trump sentenced to "unconditional discharge"
President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced to "unconditional discharge" in connection to his hush money conviction. At the sentencing, Trump said he was innocent and did nothing wrong.
Unconditional discharge: What Donald Trump’s hush money sentencing really means
President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced Friday in relation to his Manhattan hush money case, cementing his legacy as America’s first convicted felon to assume the presidency. The case involves Trump’s falsification of business records to pay porn star Stormy Daniels $130,
Highlights: 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.
What Trump’s unconditional discharge sentence means in the hush money case
Justice Juan Merchan’s sentence of unconditional discharge for Trump carries no jail time, probation or fines. Trump had faced up to four years in prison.
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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 sentenced to unconditional discharge in New York hush money case
Out of options, the Republican president-elect faced the one thing he desperately tries to avoid: accountability for wrongdoing.
Trump avoids prison or fine in hush-money case sentencing
A judge has sentenced US President-elect Donald Trump to an "unconditional discharge," bringing to an end the first criminal trial of a former US president. The sentence means the incoming president has been spared any penalty, including jail time or a fine.
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Trump becomes first ex-president sentenced for criminal conviction: live updates
Judge Juan Merchan imposed an "unconditional discharge” that means Trump receives no prison time or probation. Trump continues to appeal conviction.
Trump sentencing: What is an unconditional discharge?
Here's what is means when a court grants an unconditional discharge, as happened with President-elect Donald Trump's hush ...
What is unconditional discharge? What the hush money sentencing means for Trump
President-elect Donald Trump doesn’t have to go to jail, pay a fine or perform community service as a result of his New York ...
What Is Unconditional Discharge? What Trump’s Sentencing Means
Trump was present for his sentencing on January 10, 2025, eight months after he was convicted in his hush money trial.
How Trump's Sentencing Affects His Voting Eligibility and Gun Ownership
His sentencing hearing, in which Manhattan-based Juan Merchan gave him an unconditional discharge, comes less than two weeks ...