President-elect Donald Trump received an unconditional discharge sentence on Friday, freeing him from the threat of jail or fines related to his felony conviction for falsifying business documents.
Trump was found guilty of 34 felonies in a New York courtroom last May, but a series of legal motions delayed sentencing. He is now the first former president and presidential candidate to be convicted of a felony.
Judge Juan Merchan, who presided over the proceedings including Friday’s sentencing, addressed the court, stating that Trump received fair treatment and that the case was no different than any other case.
Trump appeared virtually from his Florida residence and disagreed with Merchan’s assessment, proclaiming his innocence and stating that the case lacked merit.
