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Donald Trump Hush Money Case

Former president Donald Trump has arrested in an alleged scheme to pay hush money to women, including former adult film star Stormy Daniels. It is the first time in history that criminal charges have been brought against a former U.S. president. Trump has denied any sexual relations with the women or wrongdoing.

What is unconditional discharge? Trump's sentence, explained

What is unconditional discharge? Trump's sentence, explained

On Friday, Judge Juan M. Merchan sentenced President-elect Donald Trump to an unconditional discharge in connection with his hush money conviction. 

January 10, 2025 9:55am CST
Trump gets no punishment in hush-money case sentencing

Trump gets no punishment in hush-money case sentencing

Judge Juan M. Merchan's sentence of “unconditional discharge" means no jail time or punishment for President-elect Trump other than having the conviction on his record.

January 10, 2025 9:42am CST
Supreme Court rejects Trump’s bid to delay sentencing in his New York hush money case

Supreme Court rejects Trump’s bid to delay sentencing in his New York hush money case

The court’s 5-4 order Thursday clears the way for Judge Juan M. Merchan to impose a sentence Friday on Trump.

January 9, 2025 9:39pm CST
Trump to be sentenced in hush money case next week

Trump to be sentenced in hush money case next week

The sentencing would come just 10 days before his Jan. 20 inauguration, but the judge promised no jail time.

January 3, 2025 9:51pm CST
Trump's hush money sentencing postponed indefinitely

Trump's hush money sentencing postponed indefinitely

President-elect Donald Trump’s sentencing for his hush money trial conviction has been postponed indefinitely, according to court records.

November 22, 2024 12:29pm CST
Trump hush money update: Prosecutors oppose dismissal; sentencing still pending

Trump hush money update: Prosecutors oppose dismissal; sentencing still pending

New York prosecutors filed paperwork Tuesday saying they will oppose dismissing President-elect Donald Trump’s hush money conviction, but may be open to delaying his sentencing.

November 19, 2024 12:14pm CST
Judge delays ruling on whether to dismiss Trump's hush money conviction

Judge delays ruling on whether to dismiss Trump's hush money conviction

A federal judge has delayed ruling on Trump’s felony conviction in his hush money case on the basis of presidential immunity that was issued by the U.S. Supreme Court.

November 12, 2024 12:04pm CST
Judge delays ruling to dismiss Trump's hush money conviction
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Judge delays ruling to dismiss Trump's hush money conviction

November 12, 2024 9:47am CST
Judge refuses to step down in Trump's hush money case
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Judge refuses to step down in Trump's hush money case

August 14, 2024 8:39am CDT
Here's how many Americans think Trump should go to prison

Here's how many Americans think Trump should go to prison

A new poll asked Americans if they think former President Donald Trump should face prison time over his hush money convictions.

July 8, 2024 11:24am CDT
Manhattan prosecutors delay Trump sentencing in hush money case: New date announced

Manhattan prosecutors delay Trump sentencing in hush money case: New date announced

Prosecutors agreed to delay Donald Trump’s sentencing in his criminal hush money case following the Supreme Court's immunity ruling. Here's the new date.

July 2, 2024 2:10pm CDT
Trump lawyers move to have hush money conviction overturned
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Trump lawyers move to have hush money conviction overturned

July 2, 2024 12:13pm CDT
Trump moves to overturn New York hush money verdict following Supreme Court decision

Trump moves to overturn New York hush money verdict following Supreme Court decision

Donald Trump’s lawyers on Monday asked the New York judge who presided over his hush money trial to set aside his conviction and delay his sentencing, scheduled for later this month.

July 1, 2024 8:13pm CDT
Judge alters Trump’s gag order, letting him talk about witnesses, jury after hush money conviction

Judge alters Trump’s gag order, letting him talk about witnesses, jury after hush money conviction

A judge has modified Donald Trump’s gag order, freeing the former president to comment about witnesses and jurors in his New York hush money criminal trial but keeping court and prosecution staff off limits.

June 25, 2024 12:52pm CDT
Trump completes pre-sentencing interview after less than 30 minutes of questioning

Trump completes pre-sentencing interview after less than 30 minutes of questioning

Former President Donald Trump was scheduled for a pre-sentencing interview with a probation officer Monday after his hush money trial conviction last month, according to sources.

June 10, 2024 6:30pm CDT
Social media post claims Trump juror discussed guilty verdict before it was delivered

Social media post claims Trump juror discussed guilty verdict before it was delivered

The Facebook post says, "My cousin is a juror and says Trump is getting convicted! Thank you folks for all your hard work!!!!"

June 8, 2024 8:19am CDT
Trump verdict makes significant number of Republicans less likely to support him: poll

Trump verdict makes significant number of Republicans less likely to support him: poll

A Reuters/Ipsos survey of registered voters shows what Americans think about Donald Trump's guilty verdict.

June 2, 2024 8:30am CDT
GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson predicts Trump convictions will boost election chances

GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson predicts Trump convictions will boost election chances

Just two days after former President Donald Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson is in Illinois and said he believes the convictions will help Trump win the election.

June 1, 2024 9:33pm CDT
GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson predicts Trump convictions will boost election chances
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GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson predicts Trump convictions will boost election chances

June 1, 2024 9:18pm CDT
Trump campaign says donations have poured in after guilty verdict

Trump campaign says donations have poured in after guilty verdict

Donald Trump’s guilty verdict appears to have energized his base, fueling millions of dollars in new campaign contributions.

June 1, 2024 1:34pm CDT
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