- Donald Trump was sentenced to an unconditional discharge on January 10 for covering up hush money payments, avoiding prison time.
- The judge, Juan Merchan, described the case as having "unique and remarkable circumstances" not fitting traditional sentencing.
- During the sentencing, Trump claimed the case was intended to damage his reputation ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
- The unconditional discharge preserves the jury's guilty verdict but imposes no restrictions or penalties on Trump.
- This case marks Trump as the first former president convicted of a felony in U.S. history.
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