Donald Trump Granted Unconditional Release in Hush Money Case
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January 10, 2025 17:56
new york - Former President Donald Trump has been granted unconditional release in the hush money case, where he was facing potential fines and up to 4 years in prison.
Former President Donald Trump has been granted unconditional release in the hush money case, as announced during the latest hearing at the Manhattan Criminal Court in New York. The judge ruled to release Trump without any conditions in the case where he was found guilty of paying hush money to adult film actress Stormy Daniels during the 2016 presidential elections.
Trump, appearing online with his lawyer during the hearing, remained silent in response to the decision. Unconditional release means that Trump's guilt will remain on record, but he will not face imprisonment, fines, or probation.
Furthermore, Donald Trump is set to become the first president in U.S. history to assume office after being found guilty in a court of law.
Trump had faced potential fines and up to 4 years in prison in the hush money case. Following the denial of a request to postpone the sentencing hearing on January 7th at the appellate court in New York, Trump had appealed to the Supreme Court on January 8th as a last resort.
In the hush money case, Donald Trump was accused by the Manhattan District Attorney's office of making illegal hush payments to Stormy Daniels, an actress in adult films, during the 2016 elections. Trump, who denied the allegations, had his trial commenced in New York on April 15, 2024, and after 6 weeks of hearings, the court jury found him guilty on all 34 charges brought against him.