US President-elect Donald Trump has been sentenced to “unconditional discharge”, meaning he is spared jail time and a fine.
He appeared stony-faced sitting alongside his lawyer via video link in a New York courtroom, our reporter in court writes.
The prosecution requested no prison, probation or fine as a sentence – exactly what the judge ruled.
Trump said this has been a “terrible experience” and he is “totally innocent” while his attorney said the charges never should have been brought.
Judge Merchan called it an “extraordinary case” and a paradox with a lot of attention but ordinary court proceedings.
Last May, Trump was convicted on 34 counts relating to hush money paid to adult-film star Stormy Daniels and how the payments were later reimbursed. BBC