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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsTrump given unconditional discharge in hush money sentencing
He then handed down his sentence, noting that it is influenced by Trump’s recent presidential election victory:
It was the citizenry of this nation that recently decided that once again you should have the benefits of those protections which include, among other things, the supremacy clause and presidential immunity. It is through that lens and that reality that this court must determine a lawful sentence.
This court has determined that the only lawful sentence that permits entry of judgment of conviction, without encroaching on the highest office of the land is unconditional discharge.
Therefore, at this time, I impose that sentence to cover all 34 counts.
Merchan concluded with: “Sir, I wish you godspeed as you assume your second term in office.”
It was the citizenry of this nation that recently decided that once again you should have the benefits of those protections which include, among other things, the supremacy clause and presidential immunity. It is through that lens and that reality that this court must determine a lawful sentence.
This court has determined that the only lawful sentence that permits entry of judgment of conviction, without encroaching on the highest office of the land is unconditional discharge.
Therefore, at this time, I impose that sentence to cover all 34 counts.
Merchan concluded with: “Sir, I wish you godspeed as you assume your second term in office.”
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2025/jan/10/donald-trump-hush-money-trial-sentencing-new-york-live-updates
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Trump given unconditional discharge in hush money sentencing (Original Post)
HereForTheParty
Jan 2025
OP
I had a far, far "harsher" sentence for misdemeanor possession of a very small amount of "weed" ...
Tarzanrock
Jan 2025
#6
Many people are going to read "unconditional discharge" as "charges dismissed"
HereForTheParty
Jan 2025
#8
orangecrush
(29,852 posts)1. Nothing. 34 felonies.
We have been thrown overboard.
There is a class that is above the law.
Grammy23
(6,112 posts)3. And if anyone had one shred of doubt --
This fact got hammered home today. There are SOME individuals who are above our laws. We just thought it was “no man is above the law.” It is a day of shame and embarrassment as our proud tradition of holding people accountable for their crimes comes crashing down around our ears. All I can think about is what would have happened to anyone else in the same circumstances? 😟
displacedvermoter
(4,186 posts)2. Godspeed....
This country is fucked
Emile
(41,837 posts)4. No justice in the USA
Johnny2X2X
(23,979 posts)5. Just insane
No fine, no restitution, not even probation of some sort.
Tarzanrock
(1,250 posts)6. I had a far, far "harsher" sentence for misdemeanor possession of a very small amount of "weed" ...
... when I was 18 years old than this 34 times convicted Felon.
Johonny
(25,960 posts)7. Rich people walk through rain drops
The rule of law is dead.
Law is now only for the poor to keep them in line. Period.
HereForTheParty
(915 posts)8. Many people are going to read "unconditional discharge" as "charges dismissed"
Sigh.