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Donald Trump faces potential leniency during sentencing for hush-money case in New York

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Donald Trump faces potential leniency during sentencing for hush-money case in New York

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  • Donald Trump is due to be sentenced on Friday for hush-money payments related to the 2016 election, an unprecedented event for a former or current president.
  • The presiding judge, Juan Merchan, has suggested that Trump could receive an "unconditional discharge", with no imprisonment or fines.
  • Trump was convicted of falsifying business records for reimbursing attorney Michael Cohen, who paid adult film star Stormy Daniels to keep quiet about an alleged affair.
  • The Manhattan district attorney argued this payment was an illegal campaign contribution, violating New York election law.
  • Despite multiple delays and appeals, the court aims for finality in this historic case, as Merchan stated that jail time seems unlikely.

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