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 prison, 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.
Courtesy BBC
