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Trump sentenced in his New York felony conviction in a historic first (www.wabe.org)

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From WABE Politics News:

President-elect Donald Trump received on an unconditional discharge for his criminal conviction in New York on Friday, meaning he will not face fines, prison, or any other penalties. The former […]

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 weeks ago (6 children)

"Sentenced":

President-elect Donald Trump received on an unconditional discharge for his criminal conviction in New York on Friday, meaning he will not face fines, prison, or any other penalties.

The former and future president appeared virtually in a Manhattan courtroom on Friday for his sentencing on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to conceal a payment to an adult film star.

During the brief hearing, New York state Judge Juan Merchan said the only lawful sentence that does not encroach on the office of the president is that of an unconditional discharge on all 34 counts.

Don't forget there was plenty of time to sentence him before the election.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 weeks ago

I think the narrative at the time was to not be accused of election interference, and the hope was he’d lose the election and they could throw the book at him. The people failed to hold him accountable when they could, and now the legal system is failing in the same way.

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