Trump becomes first president to be a sentenced felon but avoids jail time or fines in hush-money trial – live
President-elect claims historic case was ‘despicable charade’; judge says ‘unconditional discharge’ does not ‘reduce the seriousness of the crime’
- Full report: Trump avoids punishment
- Analysis: Scot-free sentencing proof of special treatment
- Dispatch: Sentencing lacked Trump in person and his outbursts
The prosecution team has entered judge Juan Merchan’s courtroom, along with Emil Bove, a lawyer for Donald Trump.
Bove has taken a seat at the defense table.
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Trump avoids prison or fine in hush-money case sentencing
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