Donald Trump Escapes Prison, Fines in Historic Conviction

Donald Trump  Escapes Prison, Fines in  Historic Conviction.
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Donald Trump  Appears Remotely for  Sentencing Hearing in New York  State
Briefing
The new US President Donald Trump has been sentenced to  "unconditional release," meaning he is  exempt from jail time and a  fine.
He appeared  impatient, sitting  next to his lawyer via video link in a New York courtroom, our  court reporter  writes.
The prosecution  asked for no  prison time, no probation, and no fines as  punishment — exactly what the judge  ordered.
Trump said  it had been  "a horrible experience" and  that he  was "completely innocent," while his  lawyer said the charges  should never have been  filed.
Judge Merchan called it an  "extraordinary case" and a paradox with  many precautions but ordinary  legal procedures.
Last May, Trump was convicted on 34 counts  related to money  he paid to  movie star Stormy Daniels  to raise money and how the payments were later  disbursed.
Read Anthony  Zurcher's analysis now that the historic trial  is over.

Live speeches
Edited by Brandon Livesay in New York with Kayla Epstein and Madeline Halpert reporting  live from  the courtroom.
Listen to  Trump's statement in  court
Published at 09:53
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As we  previously reported, Donald Trump spoke in court for the first time during this trial.
He is  located in Florida, but appeared via video link in the New York courtroom.
He spoke for  several minutes,  declaring his innocence and protesting the  case.
"This is a political witch  hunt," he said, before  discussing his election  victory.

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