- Donald Trump's sentence in the **hush money case** is being characterized as **unusually lenient** for a felony conviction, according to a defense attorney.
- This was the only criminal case among Trump's four that resulted in a **conviction**, with others remaining unresolved.
- Trump faces **34 felony counts** related to falsifying business records to conceal payments to Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 election.
- Judge Juan Merchan plans to impose an **unconditional discharge**, meaning Trump may have no further consequences post-sentencing.
- The **sentencing** will occur before Trump's inauguration on January 20, solidifying his status as a felon while preparing for his next presidential term.
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