At the sentencing of US President-electDonald Trump, who was convicted of felonies in May 2024, Manhattan Judge Juan Merchan declines to impose punishment, reasoning imprisonment or fines would cause Trump to later overturn the convictions.
US President-elect Donald Trump, who was convicted on all felony counts of this case in May 2024, is sentenced by Manhattan Judge Juan Merchan; however, the judge declines to impose prison or any punishment to Trump, who receives an unconditional discharge.
AtthesentencingofUS President-elect Donald Trump, who was convicted of felonies in May 2024, Manhattan Judge Juan Merchan declines to impose punishment, reasoningimprisonment orfineswouldcauseTrump to lateroverturntheconvictions.