January 10, 2025
Judge Juan Merchan gave Trump the only sentence he said does not encroach on the presidency — no jail, no fine, no probation — but left 34 felony convictions permanently on his record.
Trump sentenced to unconditional discharge January 10, 2025 — 10 days before his inauguration
An unconditional discharge means a conviction is recorded but no jail, fine, or probation is imposed
Trump faced a maximum of four years in state prison on the 34 felony counts
The jury convicted Trump on all 34 counts on May 30, 2024 after about two days of deliberation
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg indicted Trump in March 2023 — the first criminal indictment of a former U.S. president
The underlying crime involved a $130,000 payment Cohen made to Stormy Daniels 11 days before the 2016 election
Trump became the first convicted felon to serve as U.S. president
Manhattan Supreme Court judge who presided over trial and sentenced Trump
Manhattan District Attorney who brought the 34-count indictment in March 2023
Trump former personal attorney who made the $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels and testified against Trump
Adult film actress who received the $130,000 payment and testified at trial
Defendant, President-elect at time of sentencing