Trump Sentenced in Hush Money Case

President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced to an unconditional discharge in his hush-money case, following his conviction on 34 counts of business fraud related to payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels during the 2016 campaign. Despite the Supreme Court's denial of his emergency appeal to delay sentencing, Trump maintained his innocence, calling the case a 'political witch hunt' aimed at damaging his reputation. The court's 5-4 decision included support from Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Amy Coney Barrett, who sided with liberal justices. Trump will become the first felon to assume the presidency, as the unconditional discharge means he faces no jail time, probation, or fines. His legal team plans to appeal the conviction, arguing that the case should not have been pursued. The sentencing concludes a significant chapter in Trump's ongoing legal battles ahead of his inauguration on January 20.