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Despite being found guilty of his charges, the president-elect will not be imprisoned or subject to any penalties because he has been elected president of the United States and will take the oath of office on January 20. This position carries with it the immunity of being above the law both while in office and after.
Therefore, even though Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 counts of fabricating corporate records in May 2024, the judge was powerless to stop it and ultimately had to spare the president-elect.
Donald Trump, well aware that he would not be imprisoned, chose to participate remotely in the court session rather than physically attend.
Judge Juan Merchan of New York delivered the sentence, saying, "This court has determined that the only lawful sentence that permits entry of a judgment of conviction without encroaching on the highest office of the land is an unconditional discharge."
"Never before has this court been presented with such a unique and remarkable set of circumstances," the judge continued. The judge had no choice but to grant the former president a "unconditional discharge" because the constitution protected the nation's highest position. The immunity granted to the nation's top position could be violated by any other ruling.
Even prior to the punishment, Donald Trump made a desperate attempt to circumvent it by using all of his resources and authority to avoid the questionable distinction of being the first felon See More.......
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