Donald Trump spared prison or fine as judge sentences him in historic case

BBC

10 January 2025 at 12:05 pm·1-min read

US President-elect Donald Trump has been sentenced to "unconditional discharge", meaning he is spared jail time and a fine
He appeared stony-faced sitting alongside his lawyer via video link in a New York courtroom, our reporter in court writes
The prosecution requested no pris on, probation or fine as a sentence - exactly what the judge ruled
Trump said this has been a "terrible experience" and he is "totally innocent" while his attorney said the charges never should have been brought
Judge Merchan called it an "extraordinary case" and a paradox with a lot of attention but ordinary court proceedings
Last May, Trump was convicted on 34 counts relating to hush money paid to adult-film star Stormy Daniels and how the payments were later reimbursed
Read Anthony Zurcher's analysis now that the historic trial has come to an end

Donald Trump spared prison or fine as judge sentences him in historic case

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