What is unconditional discharge? Trump's sentence, explained

On Friday, Judge Juan M. Merchan sentenced President-elect Donald Trump to an unconditional discharge in connection with his hush money conviction. 

Trump gets no punishment in hush-money case sentencing

Judge Juan M. Merchan's sentence of “unconditional discharge" means no jail time or punishment for President-elect Trump other than having the conviction on his record.

Trump to be sentenced in hush money case next week

The sentencing would come just 10 days before his Jan. 20 inauguration, but the judge promised no jail time.

Judge rejects Trump’s bid to dismiss hush money conviction because of Supreme Court immunity ruling

Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan's decision eliminates one potential off-ramp from the case ahead of Trump’s return to office next month, but his lawyers have raised other arguments for dismissal.

Trump seeks dismissal of hush money case, citing Hunter Biden's pardon

President-elect Donald Trump's lawyers have requested the dismissal of his conviction for falsifying business records linked to hush money payments.

Trump's hush money sentencing postponed indefinitely

President-elect Donald Trump’s sentencing for his hush money trial conviction has been postponed indefinitely, according to court records.

Judge delays ruling on whether to dismiss Trump's hush money conviction

A federal judge has delayed ruling on Trump’s felony conviction in his hush money case on the basis of presidential immunity that was issued by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Here's how many Americans think Trump should go to prison

A new poll asked Americans if they think former President Donald Trump should face prison time over his hush money convictions.

Manhattan prosecutors delay Trump sentencing in hush money case: New date announced

Prosecutors agreed to delay Donald Trump’s sentencing in his criminal hush money case following the Supreme Court's immunity ruling. Here's the new date.

Trump moves to overturn New York hush money verdict following Supreme Court decision

Donald Trump’s lawyers on Monday asked the New York judge who presided over his hush money trial to set aside his conviction and delay his sentencing, scheduled for later this month.

Trump completes pre-sentencing interview after less than 30 minutes of questioning

Former President Donald Trump was scheduled for a pre-sentencing interview with a probation officer Monday after his hush money trial conviction last month, according to sources.

Trump, in post-conviction remarks, falsely claims 'trial was rigged'

Donald Trump, at a press conference Friday morning, again called his trial "rigged." "If they can do this to me, they can do this to anyone," he said.

Biden on Trump conviction: 'The American system of justice works'

Biden called Trump's verdict response "reckless, dangerous and irresponsible" for saying the trial was rigged just because he doesn't like the outcome.

Trump found guilty in hush-money case; sentencing set for July

Former President Donald Trump sat stone-faced in court as a jury found him guilty of falsifying business records in an attempt to bury stories about extramarital affairs that arose during his 2016 presidential campaign.

Politicians react after Trump guilty verdict in hush money trial

A mix of reactions are pouring in as many are weighing in after Donald Trump was found guilty in his hush money trial.

DC bars offer Trump-themed drink specials to celebrate conviction

Several D.C. bars are offering Trump-themed drink specials in celebration of the former president being found guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records.

Trump could still vote for himself after New York conviction

Yes, former President Donald Trump could vote for himself in November, as long as he is not in prison on Election Day.