Trump Received an Unconditional Discharge. What Does That Mean?
The rare and lenient sentence, which will spare President-elect Donald J. Trump jail time, was used to address his unusual status.
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.
Highlights: Judge sentences Trump to 'unconditional discharge' in hush money case
Trump attends his sentencing hearing with Judge Juan Merchan following jury conviction in his hush money case.
Donald Trump Sentenced to 'Unconditional Discharge' for His Felonies. Here's What That Means
President-elect Donald Trump received a historic sentence on Friday, Jan. 10, from New York Judge Juan Merchan, dodging jail time and instead getting 'unconditional discharge' for his 34 felony convic
Donald Trump Sentencing LIVE: President-Elect Handed Unconditional Discharge, Sentence Explained
President-elect Donald Trump will be sentenced today in the New York hush money case. Follow Newsweek's live blog.
Trump sentenced to penalty-free 'unconditional discharge' in hush money case
The New York judge who presided over Donald Trump’s hush money case on Friday sentenced the president-elect to an “unconditional discharge,” meaning he is now a convicted felon in the eyes of New York state law but will face no further penalties.
Trump sentencing: What is an unconditional discharge?
President-elect Donald Trump received the first ever criminal sentencing for a former or incoming U.S. president on Friday, an "unconditional discharge” that means Trump will get no prison time or probation as he prepares to enter the White House for a second time on Jan. 20.
What is unconditional discharge? Trump's sentence, explained
With just 10 days remaining before his inauguration, Trump will become the first U.S. president to take office with a criminal conviction on his record.
Trump was sentenced to an ‘unconditional discharge’ in his hush money conviction. Here’s what that means
During the sentencing, Justice Juan Merchan said he was keenly aware of the unique set of circumstances before him and the country.
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.
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.
Donald Trump sentenced to unconditional discharge, no penalty in hush-money case
President-elect Donald Trump faces sentencing in New York Friday for his conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business ...
Supreme Court Shoots Down Trump's Last-Ditch New York Sentencing Appeal
The Supreme Court on Thursday scuttled President-elect Donald Trump's last chance at halting his upcoming sentencing hearing ...