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TRUMP AVOIDS JAIL TIME OR FINES IN HUSH-MONEY TRIAL AS JUDGE SAYS RETURN TO WHITE HOUSE IS REASON FOR ‘UNCONDITIONAL DISCHARGE’ – LIVE
Judge Cites Trump's Return to White House as Rationale for Unconditional Discharge Sentence
Judge Juan Merchan laid out his rationale for imposing the sentence of unconditional discharge on the president-elect. “The protections afforded the office of the president are not a mitigating factor. They do no reduce the seriousness of the crime or justify its commission in any way,” the judge said.
“They do, however, include the supremacy clause and presidential immunity. It was the citizenry of this nation that recently decided that once again you should have the benefits of those protections which include, among other things, the supremacy clause and presidential immunity."
Sentence Imposed
Merchan then handed down his sentence, noting that it is influenced by Trump’s recent presidential election victory: “It is through that lens and that reality that this court must determine a lawful sentence."
“This court has determined that the only lawful sentence that permits entry of judgment of conviction, without encroaching on the highest office of the land is unconditional discharge. Therefore, at this time, I impose that sentence to cover all 34 counts."
Conclusion
Merchan concluded with: “Sir, I wish you godspeed as you assume your second term in office.”
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